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Halloween Rules For Controlling Sugar Intake Tips for parents to keep their kids from eating too much candy this holiday season 
It’s the time of year for zombie children, dark, decayed teeth and exploding waistlines. What else could it be but Halloween? And let’s face it, having children face-to-wrapper with that much candy in a concentrated period can be worrisome as parents decide how to deal with it. If parents concerned about the effects of excessive sweets – weight gain, sugar-fueled appetites and dental caries – nutrition experts have a word of advice. Relax. “My philosophy is to let children be children and enjoy this special day the way most of us did,” says Christine M. Palumbo, registered dietitian, Naperville, Ill. One day in which children have an overflow of candy won’t do them long-term harm, say the experts. But even with the inevitable excess, parents can moderate the sugar effects and rein in the overflow with some simple planning. Brainstorm with children before the holiday, says Sarah Krieger, registered dietitian, spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. Decide together that you’ll donate a portion to a local food bank or nursing home, if appropriate. “Talk about it beforehand so your children aren’t surprised,” says Krieger, St. Petersburg, Fla. Give children a healthy snack or dinner before they head out. “If you head out before eating, while you’re hungry, of course you’ll eat more. My rule is you’ll have to eat something before you head out,” Krieger says. As children sort through their candy loot have them separate out the items they don’t especially like for a donation elsewhere. Make thorough tooth brushing part of the evening ritual even though the little zombies may be exhausted. A post-Halloween strategy depends on the children’s ages, too. Do parents hide candy and budget it for their children, or leave it out and rely on their self-control? “My 8-year old would notice it being gone. With younger children it’s out of sight, out of mind,” Krieger says. When it’s candy time encourage children to mix the sweets with healthier foods, says the Florida dietitian. “If you eat candy on an empty stomach you’ll crave it more. Have candy with a glass of milk,” she says. Parents may notice that after a week or two the snack bowl isn’t being touched. “By Thanksgiving we threw the leftovers away,” says Palumbo, recalling her family’s Halloween practices. There are healthier options for candy givers, too. Unless you’re inviting tricksters you won’t be giving out non-fat milk cartons. Palumbo suggests the following that both ghouls and their parents will appreciate: Chocolate-covered raisins Roasted sunflower seeds in single-serve packets Small granola bars Small bags of pretzels Envelopes of hot chocolate mix Mini bags of microwave popcorn for popping at home Remember, children aren’t the only ones with designs on the candy bag. Most parents have probably scoped it out, too. That can be a good thing. Having a plan and being mindful of what is being eaten is better than simply snacking on sweets because they’re available, Krieger says. The same goes for the candy jar at work, which will be brimming on November first. Be discriminating. If, however, some candies are triggers, and you can’t stop with one piece, don’t start, Palumbo says.
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Bev Bennett, a veteran food writer and editor, is the author of "Dinner for Two: A Cookbook for Couples" and "30-Minute Meals for Dummies"
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