Playnormous Health Games
Food Fury was the first health game to be launched on the Playnormous site. Food Fury was originally funded by the Aetna Foundation as part of the “Games for Wellness” project conducted by Dr. Cynthia Phelps, Assistant Professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center. This online game targets 3rd–5th graders to teach and change behavior around food choice and portion control. Food Fury allows children to practice the CATCH method of food selection, known as “Go, Slow, Whoa.” The game has been used in multiple settings including the YMCA’s after school program to change nutrition behaviors in children.
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