Technology to Help Kids Stay Active, Lose Weight
Researchers from Keck School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, are studying how to use technology to fight childhood obesity.
Dr. Donna Spruijt-Metz is developing a program that entails having children wear wireless sensors to measure their physical activity. If the children are sedentary for a long time, they will receive a “ping” to remind them to be active.
A second program involves using CD-ROMs in schools to promote better health. Dr. Spruijt-Metz reported that this program was more effective for girls than boys.
"Technology gives us more objective and reliable measures than self reporting," she said. Dr. Spruijt-Metz presented her findings during the 5th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference, which was held June 9 to 12 in Los Angeles.
Dr. Donna Spruijt-Metz is developing a program that entails having children wear wireless sensors to measure their physical activity. If the children are sedentary for a long time, they will receive a “ping” to remind them to be active.
A second program involves using CD-ROMs in schools to promote better health. Dr. Spruijt-Metz reported that this program was more effective for girls than boys.
"Technology gives us more objective and reliable measures than self reporting," she said. Dr. Spruijt-Metz presented her findings during the 5th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference, which was held June 9 to 12 in Los Angeles.
Labels: childhood_obesity, prevention, technology
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