Cornell University

A series of free, evidence-informed apps for preschool-aged children, developed by a Cornell researcher and colleagues, aims to encourage healthy eating ...

The HEROs study provided families with information and activities that the apps put into action. Using the apps, children guide a half-dozen cartoon monsters and four animated human preschoolers to try new foods and boost their indoor activity through Tasting Party Express, Jungle Gym 1, Jungle Gym 2 and Spin-n-Move. The goal is to promote physical activity and introduce new food- and movement-based vocabulary. Johnson, PhD, of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and Barbara Chamberlin, PhD, of New Mexico State University. “Screens aren’t going away,” said Laura Bellows, associate professor of nutrition in the College of Human Ecology. A series of free, evidence-informed apps for preschool-aged children, developed by a Cornell researcher and colleagues, aims to encourage healthy eating behaviors and exercise.