Patricia Mojta
Social Work in Upper Freehold, NJ
License number
New Jersey 44SL05827000
Issued Date
Mar 10, 2012
Expiration Date
Aug 31, 2018
Category
Social Work Examiners
Type
Licensed Social Worker
Address
Address
Upper Freehold, NJ
Professional information
Nutrition Education Game
US Patent:
2013029, Nov 7, 2013
Filed:
Mar 14, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/804055
Inventors:
Patricia M. MOJTA - Allentown NJ, US
Caitlin M. PERRY - Norfolk MA, US
Caitlin M. PERRY - Norfolk MA, US
Assignee:
PREVENT CHILD ABUSE-NEW JERSEY - New Brunswick NJ
International Classification:
G09B 19/00
US Classification:
434127
Abstract:
The disclosed subject matter is directed to an educational game designed to teach children about healthy food choices and the importance of foods from different food groups to a healthy diet. In one embodiment the game comprises a representation of a plate that is divided into different colored segments where each colored segment represents a different food group, and game pieces are designed to represent different foods. The game involves placing the game pieces onto the different colored plate segments of the correct food group and making a meal having a healthy balance of different foods. The game can be played as a group or individually. Different formats for the game include, but are not limited to, a board game, a hanging wall chart, a floor game, and a computer game.