children

UNICEF has released a kids fitness tracker that converts a child’s activity into meals for malnourished children – making those origami-esque Halloween collection boxes seem positively old school. The idea is simple but fantastic as it addresses an epidemic of poor physical health in this country and helps save the lives of starving children around the world. UNICEF’s Kid Power wearable works by encouraging your little one to earn points by completing missions and staying active. One point is equivalent to 2,400 steps which means that, based on the National Institutes Of Health’s recommended amount of activity, a kid should earn 5 points a day. Points gained through daily activity equal one Therapeutic Food packet (RUTF) for every 25 points and points gained through a mission equal one RUTF packet for every 10 points.