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08.12.08Obesity Training in a Virtual WorldThe University of Houston (UH) has come up with a controversial way to teach people about treating obesity: have participants sit in front of a computer. Photo: Malingerer, Flickr Image via AP Metablog As part of the school's Obesity Research Center, UH is seeking 500 participants willing to use the school's obesity training module in Second Life according to Science Daily. "This is an excellent opportunity to learn and practice these new behaviors in a virtual environment and in real life," said Rebecca Lee, associate professor and director of TORC, in the Science Daily article. "It's also a great place to meet other avatars ...
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