Gaining the 'Freshman 15' pounds seems like a tradition, a rite of passage, at most universities as students become overwhelmed by unlimited cafeteria food, late-night pizza binges and snacking that comes with irregular schedules.

But universities are doing their part to make sure their charges stay slim and trim, according to a report by the Associated Press.

At Duke University, the private college of about 6,000 undergraduates offers an interactive nutrition workshop for freshmen with eating problems. It includes tips for quick, healthy meals in the dorm, and how to eat the right way in an all-you-can eat dining hall.

"A lot of kids really don't have a clue of what they're not supposed to eat and what constitutes a healthy diet," says Jenny Favret, the nutrition manager at Duke's Eating Disorders Program.

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-- Amanda Barrett, amNY.com