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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 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
For more on this topic, please pick up a copy of the corresponding OHU handout.
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Share the OHU handout with friends, family, co-workers, etc. Just let us know how many you need.
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