New Online Game Teaches Healthy Behavior to Kids

Andy Chalk

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New Online Game Teaches Healthy Behavior to Kids


A new online game aims to combat growing rates of childhood obesity by teaching kids about the importance of nutrition and exercise.

The Amazing Food Detective, designed by U.S. health care provider Carmen Sandiego [http://www.kaiserpermanente.org/]-esque character, and after successfully closing a case, the player can try his hand at mini-games such as Whack-A-Snack, Dodge the Junk and Hyper Typer.

"The goal is to do everything we can to fight childhood obesity," said Brian Harper of Kaiser Permanente. "We want to motivate and inspire people to live healthier lives." Along with its gameplay, The Amazing Food Detective also features pop-up windows with additional information on healthy eating habits. The game is aimed at kids aged 9-11, and features an automated shutdown to teach kids to avoid becoming overly sedentary: After 20 minutes of play, the game becomes inaccessible for 60 minutes, telling kids to go outside and get some exercise instead.

website [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_obesity].


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Redfeather

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Kaiser is my HMO, let's just say I wish they'd spend more resources on their health plan and less on Carmen Diego knock-offs to parent the offspring of insipid assclowns.

What's next, a Dora-knockoff that teaches children that they should bathe? A Marioesque character that tells kids to poop in a toilet? The potential is mindboggling. [http://www.adultswim.com/games/orphanfeast/index.html]