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Build a Healthy Plate

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Build a Healthy Plate

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Build a Healthy Plate, by the American Diabetes Association, is designed to teach players the importance of a nutritious meal. Players are presented with an assortment of food from which to choose build their plates. To win this game, players must successfully create meals that include appropriate portions of food from each food group.

Virtual Iraq

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Virtual Iraq

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"Virtual Iraq is a set of virtual reality environments created to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) combat service men and women as well as those who have served in Afghanistan. The development and clinical evaluation of Virtual Iraq was funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR Award No: N000140510384), a project that lasted three years."

Master Motion

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Master Motion

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Master Motion is a project of the Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center. A prototype Tai Chi game uses a wireless virtual reality system to track and record full body movements while producing an animated representation of the player. This game, which is not currently available, allows players to work out with a virtual trainer and receive constant feedback back on accuracy and progress.

XaviXGOLF

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XaviXGOLF

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This game utilizes a wireless driver, putter, and sensory device that captures the timing and speed of each swing players take. Multiple levels, courses, and tournaments are included.

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Boogie

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Boogie

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"Boogie is a music video game developed by Electronic Arts for the Wii, PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS. Being touted as a party-game, it enables players to create their character, then use the Wii Remote and a microphone to sing and dance through it. Each song within the game can be performed either as a karaoke or as a dancing game. The game is based around an alien theme. It was one of the first games released in Brazil for the Wii."

SilverFit Mile

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SilverFit Mile

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"The SilverFit Mile can be installed on your existing treadmill. A projector beams a virtual environment on a sceen in front of the treadmill. This gives the participant the feeling of actually walking through the surroundings."

Lunch Crunch

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Lunch Crunch

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Lunch Crunch is a free, online educational game for children about the importance of maintaining a healthy diet filled with fruits and vegetables. This game was to help prevent diabetes and obesity by educating players about living healthier lifestyles.

Fueled for Fun

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Fueled for Fun

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In this free, online game developed by the National Diary Council, players help Sophia and Billy be the fastest runners in their school. Players pick healthy and nutritious foods for Sophia and Billy to eat so they will have energy to run faster.