Halloween is typically a massive lolly fest for kids – but it doesn’t have to be

By Margaret Murray, Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Swinburne University of Technology

Halloween can be a massive lolly fest. Children come home from trick-or-treating ready to dig into a sackful of lollies and chocolate bars.

This is enormous fun on paper. But it can also be stressful as parents navigate how many lollies are OK amid kids’ excitement.

Here are some ways to make it healthier for kids, without taking away the fun.

What about a night off?

For those already planning a big lolly-filled Halloween, rest assured one big night of eating lollies is not going to have a lasting impact on a child’s health.

However,…

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