The Food Explorer Club is a healthy eating app that was specifically developed to help families with picky eaters, as it uses a gamified system to reward kids with badges and points when they make great choices. According to Kassady Gibson, Food Explorer Club app co-creator, "We believe the app has the potential to help shift the way children are eating by using their natural competitive spirit and their love for technology and gaming. By encouraging kids to eat healthy foods, we can help break the cycle of obesity in children and adults."
In summer 2019, Food Explorer Club tested a prototype app with 100 families in the Birmingham area and received a positive response from parents who were surprised their kids were open to trying raisins, peanuts and brussels sprouts.
Gamified Healthy Eating Apps
The Food Explorer Club Rewards Adventurous Eaters with Badges
Trend Themes
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3. Tech & Gaming Integration in Healthy Eating - Integrating technology and gaming into the healthy eating industry can inspire behavioral changes in children and adults to promote better eating habits.
Industry Implications
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