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Health tech like apps and wearables boost kids' activity, diet, and weight loss, especially with light adult support.
A new study of over 133,000 children and teens finds that using health-focused digital tools like fitness apps and wearables can boost physical activity by 10 to 20 minutes daily, improve diets with more fruits and vegetables and fewer high-fat foods, and lead to gradual weight and fat reduction.
Mobile apps were most effective for diet and weight, while wearables reduced sitting time.
Shorter programs enhanced activity, longer ones aided weight management.
Sleep was not significantly affected.
Researchers say these tech tools, already familiar to youth, can be valuable when integrated into schools and communities, especially with light support from parents or coaches, to help combat rising childhood inactivity and obesity.
Las tecnologías de la salud como las aplicaciones y los wearables aumentan la actividad, la dieta y la pérdida de peso de los niños, especialmente con un ligero apoyo de adultos.