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Objectives: In this study, we aimed to explore the impact of education in changing child health behavior in China and mediating role of information technology. Methods: The theoretical framework of this study incorporated variables including mental health literacy, health education, information technology, and health behavior. This is a quantitative study that has utilized secondary data for determining the results. Based on the cross-sectional data collection method, 778 responses were considered for structural equation modeling. Smart PLS 3 was used to validate the research hypotheses. Results: We found that health education and mental health literacy have a substantial impact on Chinese child health behavior. Furthermore, our data also revealed that the mediating role of information technology is useful for children's health behavior enhancement. Conclusions: The health behavior of children is influenced by education and information technology mediates the health education-health behavior relationship.

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