Wii Could Be What the Doctor Ordered 156
crimeandpunishment writes "The American Heart Association and Nintendo are teaming up to promote Wii. The popular games can be branded with the AHA's logo, to indicate that they're considered a healthy choice. As part of the deal, Nintendo will donate $1.5 million to the AHA. The Heart Association is concerned about childhood obesity, and now concedes that its campaign for traditional forms of exercise just isn't getting through."
Dogs (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Dogs (Score:4, Funny)
You don't have to outrun the rabid rottweiler, you just have to outrun your friends...
A message from the AHA
Re:Sort of healthy (Score:4, Funny)
Are you kidding? An overprotective parent would never let their kids to use a Nintendo Wii.Those things are dangerous. [wiihaveaproblem.com]
Re:What the doctor ordered? (Score:5, Funny)
It's what Dr. Mario ordered!
Re:Don't underestimate the Wii (Score:4, Funny)
People get good exercise with a good exercise DVD and they're just sitting in front of the TV;
I've been watching aerobics for months now, and I still haven't lost a gram of fat.
Re:Virtual vs. Physical (Score:3, Funny)
It's amazing how much upper body strength you can develop throwing a 14-16lb ball an average of 60 times in 2 hours.
Not to mention lifting a 12 ounce drink a couple hundred times...
Re:Sort of healthy (Score:1, Funny)
You said,
Playing outside(or at all, for that matter) is much less fun than it used to be because of overprotective parents who feel the need to keep their kids on short leashes and wrapped in bubble-wrap.
I don't think you understand the GP's argument. From his linked article:
Children exposed to higher levels of a type of pesticide found in trace amounts on commercially grown fruit and vegetables are more likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder than children with less exposure, a nationwide study suggests.
It's obvious that he is advocating against the use of fruits and vegetables as a dietary staple. Kids should be indoors taking vitamins for their nutrition, Ritalin for their ADHD, and playing video games for good heart health.