Happy & Healthy Halloween © Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare® Publishing

A Scary Thought What could be scarier than a global epidemic of obese children? How about a holiday that fills youngsters’ tummies with candy loaded with: Hydrogenated oils Trans fatty acids White sugar Empty calories © Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare® Publishing

Spooky Splurging Consuming candy in moderation is fine. But keep spooky seasonal splurging under control. Use Halloween to teach children to make smart food choices. © Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare® Publishing

The Chiropractic Lifestyle Chiropractors promote the chiropractic lifestyle, which focuses on preventing health problems. This lifestyle includes moderating intake of unhealthy snacks. © Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare® Publishing

Healthy Halloween Treat Options Antioxidant-rich dark chocolate Organic fruit leather Sunflower crisps Pumpkin seeds Small boxes of raisins or other dried fruit Small toys or puzzles © Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare® Publishing

Controlling the Candy Fest Trade candy for “fun” points -- Accumulate points to earn fun outings with Mom & Dad. Encourage neighbors to hand out healthy treats. Shorten Trick-or-Treat routes. Set a limit of one candy per day. © Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare® Publishing

Parents: Self-Ration! Don’t stock up on candy weeks before Oct. 31. Choose candy you’re not fond of. © Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare® Publishing

More Halloween Safety Tips Trim costumes with light-reflective tape. Give each child a flashlight. Avoid homes not well-lit from the outside. Trade masks for non-toxic face paint. Avoid props, such as swords, that could cause injury in a fall. © Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare® Publishing

Schedule an Appointment Halloween, with its emphasis on skeletons, is a good time to introduce your child to chiropractic! It’s also a good time to teach your child about the role of nutrition in the chiropractic lifestyle. © Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare® Publishing

Pick Up a Copy of the “Happy and Healthy Halloween” OHU For more on this topic, please pick up a copy of the corresponding OHU handout. Look to the OHU for citations to research on this topic. Share the OHU handout with friends, family, co- workers, etc. Just let us know how many you need. © Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare® Publishing