Health and Fitness

Feb 14 2008

Kaiser Permanente Recognized With Leading Awards For 'The Amazing Food Detective' Online Video Game

Kaiser Permanente’s "The Incredible Adventures of the Amazing Food Detective" has been awarded 2008 Best Products award by iParenting Media Awards and Best in Class by the Interactive Media Awards.

The first-of-its-kind, free, online video game helps teach children to eat healthier foods and remain more active. It was launched last fall through its website, http://www.kp.org/amazingfooddetective, and through thousands of CDs distributed to schools nationwide.

These awards reinforce positive feedback received from classroom teachers who have incorporated the educational video game into their curriculum and are noticing a marked improvement in student eating habits. The program included a survey of teachers who received the game and learning materials, in which 79 percent found the game was effective, useful and fun.

Based on a popular character from Kaiser Permanente's Educational Theatre Program, the Amazing Food Detective takes children through activities that show how to choose healthy foods and get more active. Children playing the game follow the routines of eight culturally diverse children whose activities or conditions would benefit from healthy food and exercise choices. The game is designed for children ages 9-10.

For more information, read this news release.