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Research and Development

Independent Study

Explore health literacy and obesity. Improve youth and adult awareness of obesity prevention options.

Image Thumbnail: BMI (Body Mass Index) Image Thumbnail: obesity graph Image Thumbnail: BMI graph Image Thumbnail: Hand Sketches

Prototypes:

BMI Calculator [pdf]
Obesity State Trends [pdf]

Solution

  1. Design a simple online bmi assessment.
  2. Provide multiple modes of action.
  3. Make the experience fun and educational.

Background Resources

» www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/
» apps.nccd.cdc.gov/brfss/
» win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/tools.htm

Concept Design: BMI Calculator