Fighting Childhood Obesity One Game at a Time

Lisa M. Beedle; Maria G. Maldonado; Christopher Forest

doi:10.1097/01.JAA.0000469442.82819.98

Fighting Childhood Obesity One Game at a Time

Lisa M. Beedle, Maria G. Maldonado, Christopher Forest

California State University, Monterey Bay

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Abstract

Traditional video games contribute to a sedentary lifestyle. Active video games that include physical activity may help reduce childhood obesity and have found an unconventional niche in medical treatment and training. This article offers providers practical information on how to evaluate popular active video games and how to encourage patients to make them part of a more healthful lifestyle.

Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000469442.82819.98
State	Published - Aug 2015

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