My Overweight Child: Tips for a Healthy Halloween

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Friday, October 05, 2007

Tips for a Healthy Halloween

Halloween is fast-approaching; a time for candy bars, caramel apples and popcorn. During a time of growing concern over childhood obesity rates in America, Healthyroads, Inc. offers some healthy alternatives to the standard Halloween treats.

"Set a good example by giving out healthy treats or treat alternatives to the neighborhood kids. Healthy treats might include nuts and seeds, sugar-free hard candies, sugar-free hot chocolate or apple cider, or juice boxes."

Consider feeding your kids a healthy meal before they go trick-or-treating to limit the amount of snacking they do while they're out. Give them smaller collection bags. Smaller bags mean fewer treats.

Parents can find other tips, articles, and helpful information at ByParents-forParents.com.

Labels: holidays, tips, treats