Chris Kohler
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DVD Game Battles Childhood Obesity

A new DVD video-based game called Body Mechanics aims to trim back childhood obesity, the AP reports today: "Body Mechanics" is the latest in a string of video games that promote more exercise and better eating habits, although this one doesn’t actually get kids up and active. It’s more of a teaching tool packaged with […]

Body_mechanics_logoA new DVD video-based game called Body Mechanics aims to trim back childhood obesity, the AP reports today:

"Body Mechanics" is the latest in a string of video games that promote more exercise and better eating habits, although this one doesn't actually get kids up and active. It's more of a teaching tool packaged with an animated movie and sold as a two-disc set.

Admirable: but wouldn't it be better if they just played some DDR?

New DVD Game Battles Childhood Obesity [Wired News]