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Exergaming as a Strategic Tool in the Fight against Childhood Obesity : A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Silva, Carlos Antônio Bruno da
Vasconcelos Filho, José Eurico de
Lamboglia, Carminda Maria Goersch Fontenele
Paula, Fernando Alberto Ramirez de
Silva, Vanina Tereza Barbosa Lopes da
Silva Júnior, Francisco Valmar Isaias
Pinheiro, Mônica Helena Neves Pereira
Munguba, Marilene Calderaro da Silva
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Improper use of electronic media is considered a major contributing factor to childhood obesity.
However, exergames, a new generation of active games, have made it possible to combine electronic entertainment with physical exercise.
The purpose of this systematic review was to analyze the use of exergaming as a strategic tool in the fight against childhood obesity.
Information was retrieved from the databases SciELO, LILACS, Pubmed, Ebsco, and Science Direct, using the search words “egames,” “exergames,” “exergaming,” “new generation of video games,” “active video games,” “energy expenditure,” “body composition,” and “physical activity” in English and Portuguese, covering the period January 2008 to April 2012.
Nine articles met the inclusion criteria.
Exergaming was found to increase physical activity levels, energy expenditure, maximal oxygen uptake, heart rate, and percentage of physical activity engaged in and to reduce waist circumference and sedentary screen time.
Thus, exergaming may be considered a highly relevant strategic tool for the adoption of an active and healthy lifestyle and may be useful in the fight against childhood obesity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lamboglia, Carminda Maria Goersch Fontenele& Silva, Vanina Tereza Barbosa Lopes da& Vasconcelos Filho, José Eurico de& Pinheiro, Mônica Helena Neves Pereira& Munguba, Marilene Calderaro da Silva& Silva Júnior, Francisco Valmar Isaias…[et al.]. 2013. Exergaming as a Strategic Tool in the Fight against Childhood Obesity : A Systematic Review. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472342
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lamboglia, Carminda Maria Goersch Fontenele…[et al.]. Exergaming as a Strategic Tool in the Fight against Childhood Obesity : A Systematic Review. Journal of Obesity No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472342
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lamboglia, Carminda Maria Goersch Fontenele& Silva, Vanina Tereza Barbosa Lopes da& Vasconcelos Filho, José Eurico de& Pinheiro, Mônica Helena Neves Pereira& Munguba, Marilene Calderaro da Silva& Silva Júnior, Francisco Valmar Isaias…[et al.]. Exergaming as a Strategic Tool in the Fight against Childhood Obesity : A Systematic Review. Journal of Obesity. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472342
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472342