Chances and Limitations of Video Games in the Fight against Childhood Obesity —A Systematic Review

ConclusionsUsing video games for weight management exclusively does not deliver satisfying results. Video games as an additional guided component of prevention and treatment programs have the potential to increase compliance and thus enhance treatment outcome. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association.

Source: European Eating Disorders Review - May 3, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Isabelle Mack, Carolin Bayer, Norbert Sch äffeler, Nadine Reiband, Ellen Brölz, Guido Zurstiege, Fernando Fernandez‐Aranda, Caterina Gawrilow, Stephan Zipfel Tags: Review Source Type: research