What Serious Video Games Can Offer Child Obesity Prevention

被引：14
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作者：
Thompson, Debbe [1 ]
机构：
[1] Baylor Coll Med, USDA ARS Childrens Nutr Res Ctr, Pediat, 1100 Bates St, Houston, TX 77030 USA
来源：
JMIR SERIOUS GAMES | 2014年 / 2卷 / 02期
关键词：
serious video games; children; teenagers; obesity prevention; formative research; qualitative research;
D O I：
10.2196/games.3480
中图分类号：
R19 [保健组织与事业（卫生事业管理）];
学科分类号：
摘要：
Childhood obesity is a worldwide issue, and effective methods encouraging children to adopt healthy diet and physical activity behaviors are needed. This viewpoint addresses the promise of serious video games, and why they may offer one method for helping children eat healthier and become more physically active. Lessons learned are provided, as well as examples gleaned from personal experiences.
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