Feasibility, design and conduct of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial to reduce overweight and obesity in children: The electronic games to aid motivation to exercise (eGAME) study

Feasibility, design and conduct of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial to reduce overweight and obesity in children: The electronic games to aid motivation to exercise (eGAME) study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in developed countries. Sedentary screen-based activities such as video gaming are thought to displace active behaviors and are independently associated with obesity. Active video ga...

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Main Authors: Rodgers Anthony, Prapavessis Harry, Jiang Yannan, Jull Andrew, Ni Mhurchu Cliona, Foley Louise, Maddison Ralph, Vander Hoorn Stephen, Hohepa Maea, Schaaf David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/146

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