Effectiveness of virtual reality interventions in promoting healthy eating and physical activity among children: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood obesity significantly impacts health, making the promotion of healthy behavior (HB) among children crucial to address this issue. Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising tool for encouraging HB in children.

Objective

This systematic review aims to evaluate the literature on the application of VR in promoting healthy dietary habits and physical activity (PA) among children.

Method

A systematic search was conducted across Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases in January 2024 according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, focusing on English-language studies published between 2013 and 2023. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 and Risk of Bias in Nonrando

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12035098 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature