This is a presentation to help meet the requirements of the Level 2 Certification from engagementalliance.org

1. The Gamification of Health and
Weight Loss in the United States
As a fulfillment requirement of The Gamification 2 (Expert)
Certification Level for engagementalliance.org

2. In 2010 over 28% of the overall population of the
United States was considered obese. Since then,
36% of men and women are now obese, with men
at 74% either obese or overweight.

3. At the current rate, the average obesity rate in the United
States is expected to rise above 50% by 2030 and with
almost all states above 40% (Hawaii in the 30-40% range)
Source: Finklestein, EA, et al (2012) “Obesity and severe obesity forecasts through
2030” American Journal of Preventative Medicine 42(6) 563-570

4. Almost all diet and anti-obesity plans have failed... this
includes those run by various governments...

5. This has left people
frustrated...
...and wanting help!

6. A Better Solution...A Better Solution...
The Gamification Way....The Gamification Way....

7. Solution 1: Leaderboards

8. Competition can be set up in states, cities and/or
communities... Each with their own leaderboard as well...

9. The Biggest Loser is an example of a
community leaderboard based
on the amount of weight lost

10. With Community-based
leaderboards, people
that come together in
a common cause
tend to be more
successful then when
alone...
And there is much
more support...

11. Solution 2: Gamification App

12. A gamification app can both measure points and
send triggers to get the participant to take action.
Then each action will be rewarded. This helps to
create a new habit. Using the power of 3, no more
than 3 habits should be worked on and more likely,
one at a time is key.

13. Eventually, the new health habit will
be set on autopilot...

14. Solution 3 – Family Board Game

15. A Healthy Lifestyle starts at home
and family games are a great way to
help in that solution...

16. It's important to attach the game
playing with the board game to a
physical action to create a habit

17. All solutions should be fun and
challenging... this helps keep engagement
in the game going which leads to progress
in getting healthy, losing weight and
having a better quality life...

18. Feedback for each participant is
important.....

19. Most important of all is social support... This is
especially true regarding weight loss... While
there will be leaderboards, apps and board
games, each will have some level of social
support built-in... Whether virtual or in-person

20. From Bob Choat and presented the Gamification Level 2 Certification....