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 …

Background: Childhood obesity has risen dramatically in recent decades, reaching epidemic
levels. Children need guidance on and support for maintaining a healthy diet and physical …

Background Currently, children's dietary intake patterns do not meet prescribed dietary
guidelines. Consequently, childhood obesity is one of the most serious health concerns …

Background The use of health games is a promising strategy for educating and promoting
healthy lifestyle behaviors among children. Objective We aimed to describe the design and …

Background: Youths eat fewer fruits and vegetables than recommended. Effective methods
are needed to increase and maintain their fruit and vegetable consumption. Goal setting has …

Background: Virtual reality (VR) exergaming may be a promising avenue to engage
adolescents with physical activity. Since parental support is a consistent determinant of …

Background: The design and use of serious video games for children have increased in
recent years. To maximize the effects of these games, it is essential to understand the …

Background: Physical activity is crucial for child obesity prevention and intervention.
Narratives embedded in active games can increase children's physical activity. Objective …

Background: Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet because they help prevent
several chronic diseases. Mothers of preschoolers reported difficulty getting their young …

Background: Video and mobile games have been shown to have a positive impact on
behavior change in children. However, the potential impact of game play patterns on …