Weight Loss Programs via Virtual Reality
From: Medical Design Technology - 04/26/2013

In a new study released in the May/June 2013 issue of the Journal of
Nutrition Education and Behavior, investigators from The University of Kansas
Medical Center continue to explore alternative weight management delivery
methods to eliminate some of these barriers. The solution they are
investigating - virtual reality for weight loss and weight maintenance.

The virtual reality weight maintenance program was conducted using Second
Life, a Web-based virtual reality environment available to the public.
Participants in Second Life create virtual representations of themselves,
called "avatars," which can interact with other avatars and navigate
through the virtual world of Second Life. Voice communication is accomplished
via headset, which allows for person-to-person and group interaction.
Education and training takes place on an "island," which is purchased from
Second Life and provides restricted group access to the nutrition education /
training area.

Read the entire article at:
http://www.mdtmag.com/news/2013/04/weight-loss-programs-virtual-reality

Links:
Debra Sullivan
http://www.dietetics.kumc.edu/faculty-sullivan.html

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