Efficacy and acceptability of an Internet platform to improve the learning of nutritional knowledge in children: the ETIOBE mates

作者: R. M. Banos , A. Cebolla , E. Oliver , M. Alcaniz , C. Botella

DOI: 10.1093/HER/CYS044

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摘要: Possessing sufficient nutritional knowledge is a necessary component in the prevention and treatment of obesity. A solid understanding nutrition can help people make appropriate food selections also correct irrational ideas or myths may believe about food. It challenge to provide this information children ways that are exciting. Thus, we propose an online video game platform deliver information. The objective study was efficacy acceptability called ‘ETIOBE Mates’ designed improve children’s knowledge; furthermore, compare it with traditional paper‐pencil mode delivery. sample 228 participated study. Participants were divided into two groups: experimental group (who used ETIOBE Mates) control given pamphlet). Both groups increased their scores for knowledge. interaction between 3 time statistically significant; indicated acquisition superior group. considered serious games be useful medium improving Online effective method delivery preventive tasks otherwise tedious children.

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