Abstract:AimsThere has been a focus on increasingly ‘sedentary lifestyles’ as a driver of rising child and adolescent obesity. The use of technology amongst young people has been often purported as a major contributor to this behaviour change. We examined technology through multiple lens, looking at the threats it brings, and how we can harness potential opportunities in the prevention and intervention of obesity.MethodsA literature review was performed using PubMed and the Cochrane Library databases, using various com… Show more
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