Tips on managing kids’ sugar at Halloween

The Chicago Daily Herald – Staff Writer

It’s the time of the year that kids’ dreams are filled with candy — lots of candy. With Halloween approaching, many parents are concerned about how they can manage their child’s sugar intake. “Halloween is a great opportunity to address your child’s meal and snack habits. Remember, it’s not October 31 that makes children unhealthy, but continuous and irregular poor food choices that can lead to and instill in children a lifetime of poor eating habits, ” said Katie Arduini, RD, LDN, Lurie Children’s registered dietitian. “Take this opportunity to make this holiday the perfect opportunity to begin including healthier habits into you and your child’s daily routine.” (more)