The economic downturn is forcing more students to buy lower-priced food in a quest to save money. As a result, weight gain from the increased consumption of cheaper junk and fast foods is possible. “Research has shown that there is a link between obesity and socioeconomic status,” said Julie Hupperich, Student Health Center associate director. “A lot of college students turn to fast food restaurants and 99 cent menus. Those choices have lots of calories, carbohydrates and fats.”—-Contact Leslie Presnall at [email protected]