The Lack Of Fast Food

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Before coming to college, I was warned about the infamous “freshman fifteen,” in which it is almost inevitable to gain fifteen pounds during their first year. Many theories float around as to why this phenomenon actually happens. Is it because of the lack of healthy food on campus? Is it because many organizations and campus events offer free food almost everyday of the week? Is it because fast food is cheaper and more convenient than healthier options? One study, published in the SLEEP journal, theorizes that a lack of sleep causes an individual to be hungrier and crave ‘bad’ foods, thus resulting in an increase in obesity in younger populations that lack sleep (Bromwich, 2016). It is hypothesized that the same receptors activated by marijuana lead to the unhealthy cravings in sleep-deprived individuals. …show more content…

The endocannabinoid system helps to regulate stress, pain and immune responses. Originally, the effect on this system was researched by studying marijuana, and the munchies, cravings that come from using marijuana (Bromwich, 2016). This topic is one that mostly all college students, including myself, and working professionals can relate to in some way. According to Bromwich (2016), “nearly 30 percent of adults said that they slept six hours or less per day” and “more than two in three Americans over the age of 20 are either overweight or obese”. The topics of sleep and hunger in the college setting are frequently discussed with others, and it seems many people don’t actually know why pulling all-nighters, or only getting two hours of sleep can be detrimental to us in many

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