Article
Fighting Childhood Obesity One Game at a Time
Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
(2015)
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.
Disciplines
Publication Date
August, 2015
DOI
10.1097/01.JAA.0000469442.82819.98
Citation Information
Lisa M. Beedle, Maria G. Maldonado and Christopher Forest. "Fighting Childhood Obesity One Game at a Time" Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (2015) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/christopher-forest/23/