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Halloween Tips for all!

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  • 1. Happy & Healthy Halloween Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare Publishing

2. 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 oils
  • Trans fatty acids
  • White sugar
  • Empty calories

Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare Publishing 3. 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.

Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare Publishing 4. The Chiropractic Lifestyle

  • Chiropractors promote thechiropractic lifestyle,

which focuses on preventing health problems.

  • This lifestyle includes moderating intake of unhealthy snacks.

Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare Publishing 5. 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

Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare Publishing 6. 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.

Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare Publishing 7. Parents: Self-Ration!

  • Dont stock up on candy weeks before Oct. 31.
  • Choose candy youre not fond of.

Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare Publishing 8. 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.

Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare Publishing 9. Schedule an Appointment

  • Halloween, with its emphasis on skeletons, is a good time to introduce your child to chiropractic!
  • Its also a good time to teach your child about the role of nutrition in the chiropractic lifestyle.

Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare Publishing 10. 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.
  • Look to the OHU for citations to research on this topic.
  • Share the OHU handout with friends, family, co-workers, etc. Just let us know how many you need.

Copyright, 2009, PreventiCare Publishing