When she arrived as a freshman at State College, Mackenzie wanted to take advantage of the cafeteria meals that were included in the cost of her room and board. But between the eat-as-much-as-you-want cafeteria meals, the hours spent studying each day, and mostly sitting for her job at the library reception desk, Mackenzie had gained 12 pounds by Thanks giving break.Mackenzie was experiencing:

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Mackenzie's weight gain can be attributed to a positive energy balance, where she was consuming more calories through her cafeteria meals than she was burning through physical activity and metabolism.

When She Arrived as a Freshman at State College, Mackenzie