Digitally-based Programs to Combat Obesity in Children
https://doi.org/10.47619/2713-2617.zm.2026.v.7i1;94-105
Abstract
Introduction. Childhood obesity is becoming one of the main global threats to the health of the younger generation, increasing the risk of many chronic diseases. Despite existing strategies to manage obesity, many of them remain inaccessible to the general population due to high costs and lack of infrastructure. The goal of the study was to identify and organize data on international programs that use digital technologies to prevent and treat childhood obesity. Materials and methods. We analyzed scientific publications from the PubMed/MEDLINE database for 2019–2025 using the keywords "obesity", "overweight", "children", "digital technologies", and "media". Results. Various digital programs aimed at combating childhood obesity were identified. They include mobile applications, text messages, video conferences, active video games, and comprehensive programs that combine digital technologies and personal communication with specialists. These technologies help to form healthy habits, track progress, maintain motivation, and provide information in a convenient format. Research has also confirmed the widespread use and attractiveness of digital technologies among adolescents and their parents.
Supporting agencies: the author received no financial support for the research.
About the Author
I. V. Gribkova
Research Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare Department
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Irina V. Gribkova – Cand. Sci. in Biology
9, Sharikopodshipnikovskaya ul., 115088, Moscow
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