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This article, published by the International Journal of Obesity, discusses a correlation between use of communication and information technology and overweight and obesity, particularly among girls. However, the researchers did not find a correlation between playing digital games and overweight/obesity. Interestingly, they suggest that digital games me be a good replacement for TV and computer use.

Interesting study, What about interactive video games, wouldn't that help?

Nourish Interactive is a web based company that is dedicated to supporting parents by providing them with useful information to help them improve their families health and educating children about the importance of nutrition and exercise. Free games, printables, recipes and tips provided.

LearntobeHealthy.org is an online health education center that has been designed to communicate physical and mental health science education concepts to students K-12 through health educational resources such as games, activities, and health education lesson plans.Membership required ($29.95/year) with many options for families and teachers.

(Image credit: AFP/Getty Images via @daylife) By Ellen Lee The IBM computer that won a game of "Jeopardy" more than a year ago could soon be part of a patient's medical team. That's just one of the dizzying number of ways technology could transform the health care industry.