Happy & Healthy Halloween

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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 oilsTrans fatty acidsWhite sugarEmpty calories

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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.

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The Chiropractic Lifestyle

• Chiropractors promote the chiropractic lifestyle,which focuses on preventing health problems.

• This lifestyle includes moderating intake of unhealthy snacks.

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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

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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.

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Parents: Self-Ration!

• Don’t stock up on candy weeks before Oct. 31.

• Choose candy you’re not fond of.

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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.

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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.

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Pick Up a Copy of the “Happy and Healthy Halloween” OHU

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