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Computer games teach nutrition

Saturday, August 14, 2004 Posted: 10:41 PM EDT (0241 GMT)

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The virtual baked beans were falling fast. The unopened can had to go somewhere, but where? Not the simulated freezer.

"This food wouldn't spoil in that location," the computer-generated voice said. "But the quality of food could be affected, or you might be using space in your freezer unnecessarily."

Another lesson learned from the Fantastic Food Challenge, a package of four computer games designed to teach people who get nutrition aid such as federal food stamps how to make better use of their food.

Article from CNN

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