Innovations in Technology Applications: Incorporating Interactive Tools to Reduce Childhood Obesity

McCool et al determine how to incorporate interactive tools to reduce childhood obesity. The escalating childhood obesity incidence is a critical problem with long term health and economic implications. Health behavior change programs based on constructivism, a derivative of social cognitive theory...

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Published in:Journal of the American Dietetic Association 2010-09, Vol.110 (9), p.A59-A59
Main Authors: McCool, A.C, Belasco, E.J, Lyford, C.P, McCool, B.N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children & youth
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Health behavior
Internal Medicine
Obesity
Wellness programs
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Summary:McCool et al determine how to incorporate interactive tools to reduce childhood obesity. The escalating childhood obesity incidence is a critical problem with long term health and economic implications. Health behavior change programs based on constructivism, a derivative of social cognitive theory incorporating traditional approaches to interactive learning, have realized moderate success but have not been widely dispersed. Technology offers new opportunities for incorporating interactive learning into behavior change programs focused on reducing obesity among children.
ISSN:0002-8223
2212-2672
1878-3570
2212-2680
DOI:10.1016/j.jada.2010.06.216