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Video Games, Obesity, and Children.

Chelsea L Kracht¹, Elizabeth D Joseph¹, Amanda E Staiano²

¹Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808, USA.

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|February 21, 2020

Summary

The link between children

Area of Science:

Pediatric Health
Obesity Research
Behavioral Science

Background:

Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern.
The role of sedentary behaviors, including video gaming, is under investigation.
Existing research presents mixed findings on the association between video game play and obesity.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize current evidence on the association between video game play and childhood obesity.
To evaluate the potential of exergames for weight management in children.

Main Methods:

Scoping review of 26 studies (25 cross-sectional, 1 longitudinal) published between 2013-2018.
Review of 8 systematic reviews focusing on interventions for weight reduction and screen time.
Analysis of evidence regarding the relationship between video game engagement and body mass index.

Keywords:

Childhood obesity Exergames Pediatric Scoping review Video games

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