Here’s how much sugar the average kid consumes on Halloween — and it’s way more than you’d think

This Insider – Leah Rocketto

Halloween — a day devoted to costumes, tricks, and treats. And with those treats comes a lot of sugar. Whether it’s baked goods served at a party or candy collected while trick-or-treating, Americans eat an extra large dose of the sweet stuff on October 31. But just how much sugar does the average person — specifically, the average child — consume on Halloween? It’s a lot more than you’d expect. (more)