Research Progress on the Application of Virtual Reality Technology in the Management of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity

doi:10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2025.0584

Abstract

Abstract:

Virtual reality technology, as a three-dimensional immersive virtual environment, can effectively improve body fat percentage, weight, metabolic indicators, dietary behaviour, immersive experience and perception among the rapidly increasing number of obese or overweight children and adolescents. This paper reviews the classification, mechanisms of action, and model characteristics of virtual reality technology applications in obese or overweight children and adolescents, exploring its efficacy in obesity management. It also identifies current challenges in applying VR for obesity management and proposes targeted solutions, aiming to provide reference and guidance for innovative intelligent applications in the management of obesity or overweight among children and adolescents in our country.

Key words: Virtual reality, Obesity, Overweight, Child, Adolescents, Interdisciplinary, Review

摘要：

虚拟现实技术作为一种三维沉浸式虚拟环境，针对目前数量激增的超重或肥胖儿童青少年，能够有效改善体脂率、体重、代谢指标、饮食行为及沉浸式体验与感知。本文对虚拟现实技术在超重或肥胖儿童青少年中应用的分类、作用机制、型号特点进行综述，探讨其在肥胖管理中的应用效果。同时对目前虚拟现实技术在肥胖管理中的应用挑战，提出针对性解决措施，旨在为我国超重或肥胖儿童青少年肥胖管理的创新性智能应用提供借鉴与参考。

关键词: 虚拟现实, 肥胖, 超重, 儿童, 青少年, 学科交叉, 综述

CLC Number:

R-05

LI Zihan,LIU Lei,WANG Jiayu, et al. Research Progress on the Application of Virtual Reality Technology in the Management of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity[J]. Chinese General Practice, 2026, 29(33): 4943-4950. DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2025.0584.
李梓涵,刘蕾,王嘉钰等. 虚拟现实技术在儿童青少年肥胖管理中应用的研究进展[J]. 中国全科医学, 2026, 29(33): 4943-4950. DOI: 10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2025.0584.

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