Could a video game make your kid eat this? Michelle Obama thinks so. Photo by Anushruti RK
There’s been plenty of concern about video games’ role in the growing obesity rates of America’s youth, but the White House is hoping they can become a force for better health and education.
At a recent game developers’ conference, First Lady Michelle Obama announced a competition called “Apps for Healthy Kids,” which boasts $10,000 top prize. The challenge encourages designers to create socially conscious games that help kids eat right and learn about nutrition.
Part of her broader “Let’s Move” campaign, the first lady believes harnessing the power and popularity of video games and mobile devices could making taking care of their health fun for kids and help the US meet its growing medical challenges. Check out the story at Forbes.
