Gamifying food logs: do points and praise get kids to track their snacks?

NCT ID NCT06193967

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding praise from parents and game-like features (points, levels, a virtual pet) to a digital food log helps children aged 8-12 track what they eat. Nineteen children and their caregivers participated for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if these positive reinforcement strategies improve how often and how completely kids log their food.

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Locations

  • University of Tennessee

    Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, United States

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