I know they're small, but do you really know how many calories are in your favorite Halloween treats? Before you dive into that bag of mini Snickers or Almond Joys you might want to check out this candy calorie counter developed by The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth.
It's fun, easy and en-lightening to play: just drag your fave treats into the pumpkin's mouth and watch the calories add up. Make sure to adjust your volume because this pumpkin starts to get a bit of an attitude when he gets too filled up on that candy.
It's not just for dieters, it's a great way to show kids how much candy is too much and how quickly filling up on candy can cut into their recommended daily calorie consumption (it's about 1,600-2,500 calories per day for most children depending on a variety of factors including age, activity level, etc.).
P.S. KidsHealth.org has a ton of great information and interactive games, quizzes and movies about food, nutrition and exercise for kids (Hmm, I guess that's why they call it Kids Health).
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