Date of Defense
4-22-2015
Date of Graduation
5-2015
Department
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (to 2011)
First Advisor
Sharie Falan
Second Advisor
Juanita Manning-Walsh
Third Advisor
Sally Vliem
Abstract
This manuscript aims to describe nutritional requirements and needs for children and how technology is being used to improve nutritional knowledge among them. Several technologies and applications are explored, and recommendations are given for ways to improve. Four interactive nutrition games for children are examined: two computer games and two mobile applications. Through revision of performance, nutrition content, attraction, design and attention capabilities, HealthyHeroes was chosen to be the best game for children to learn and have fun with the subject of nutrition.
Recommended Citation
Bogden, Nicole, "Technology and Nutrition: Interactive Strategies for Children to Learn Nutrition" (2015). Honors Theses. 2601.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/2601
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access
Defense Presentation