What a wonderful experience to be the “Resident Nutrition Expert” for the Seattle group entering the May 21-23, 2010 Game Jam for Let”s Move!.350-018
The concept for this challenge was to gather “game developers, kids, dietitians, doctors, public health workers, nutritionists, and a lot of healthy snacks … to all work together to create games featuring USDA data in creative ways to ensourage kids to eat healthier, exercise, and thrive.” Eight cities participated yet in Seattle, I was the only nutrition expert. The experience was compelling and helped me apply my vision for nutrition education for kids through technology. The gaming platform is wide open as a vehicle for changing kids and parents view of health and proper eating habits. Great people. Great innovation. Great movement forward.
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