In One Natural Experiment Investigating Weight Gain During the First

question 100

Multiple Choice

In one natural experiment investigating weight gain during the first year of college, it was found that:

• A) male students assigned to dormitories with food service reported eating more meals and more snacks, but did not report gaining weight.
• B) female students assigned to dormitories with food service reported eating more meals and more snacks, but did not report gaining weight.
• C) male students who were assigned to dormitories with on-site dining facilities gained more weight and exercised less than students who were assigned to dormitories without food services.
• D) living near on-site dining facilities did not influence weight gain for male or female students.

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