Overview of the MySteps ICT Framework

MySteps is an inspiring acronym for a novel active living framework detailed in this paper. Managing Youth Screen Time and Exercise Performance Statistics (MySteps) is a cohesive collection of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) integrated in a unique way for specific application in the adolescent demographic health domain. Specifically, it is used to promote awareness and real time feedback of the need for balance between screen time and exercise performance. This is essentially achieved through the visual representation of those daily statistical elements using contemporary readily available mobile and health technologies.

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