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Video game teaches kids about diet -- then turns off
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 26, 2007 - 9:23am
Last updated: February 21, 2008 - 8:16am
Last updated: February 21, 2008 - 8:16am
VIDEO GAME TEACHES KIDS ABOUT DIET -- THEN TURNS OFF
[SOURCE: Reuters, AUTHOR: Lisa Baertlein]
With child obesity rates rising, the U.S.'s biggest health maintenance organization on Tuesday launched an online video game to teach kids what to eat -- and then shut down after 20 minutes. Kaiser Permanente said "The Incredible Adventures of the Amazing Food Detective" was designed to teach 9- and 10-year-olds about healthy eating and exercise.
http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSHAR56508520070925
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