For Shan Li, healthy choices begin with how people think
An assistant professor at Lehigh created a computer simulation that frames everyday nutrition choices through fictional scenarios.
Shan Li, an assistant professor in Lehigh University's College of Health, developed and programmed 'Healthy Choice,' a computer-based simulation that turns everyday nutrition decisions into interactive scenarios. The program uses fictional characters—such as Chloe, a basketball player facing a three-hour game—to explore how people decide when and what to drink and refuel.