Playing active video games increases energy expenditure in children

publication

Author: 

Graf, D. L.
Pratt, L. V.
Hester, C. N.
Short, K. R.

Citation: 

Graf, D. L., Pratt, L. V., Hester, C. N., & Short, K. R. (2009). Playing active video games increases energy expenditure in children. Pediatrics, 124(2), 534-540.

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2008-2851

Keywords: 

  • children
  • dance
  • exercise
  • exergame
  • fitness
  • game
  • game play
  • nintendo wii
  • pediatric health
  • sports
  • walking
  • wii
  • young children
  • youth

Health Topic: 

  • Exercise and Fitness

Target Population: 

  • Children
  • Young Children

Game Platform: 

  • Game Console

Publication Type: 

  • Journal Article

Partners

  • HopeLab
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
  • SAGE Publishing
  • UNICEF Kid Power