Exergames to Limit Weight Gain and to Fight Sedentarism in Children and Adolescents with Obesity

• Main Authors: Valeria Calcaterra (Author), Matteo Vandoni (Author), Luca Marin (Author), Vittoria Carnevale Pellino (Author), Virginia Rossi (Author), Alessandro Gatti (Author), Pamela Patanè (Author), Caterina Cavallo (Author), Fabio Re (Author), Ilaria Albanese (Author), Dario Silvestri (Author), Alessandro De Nunzio (Author), Gianvincenzo Zuccotti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Exergames are defined as digital games that require bodily movements to play, stimulating an active gaming experience to function as a form of physical activity (PA). The players interact with the game through whole-body movements improving energy expenditure. Exergames may be effective in improving...