Articles | Obesity and Video Games
"This is the first generation of kids who are more likely to die before their parents due to obesity and its related diseases." This statement clearly does not apply to every country in the world, but still obesity is a growing concern in many industrialized societies. Gamasutra has a very interesting article on obesity, passive entertainment vs. exertainment, and the role video game developers could play in helping children lead healthier lifestyles. For those interested, here's also an up-to-date list of overweight population by country. (Note: Registration is required to read Gamasutra's article)

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Posted Mon Feb 21, 200520:50 PST by Pablo Hadis | Source:
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