eHealth Connection | Cooper University Hospital

The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper and the American Academy of Pediatrics wishes you and your family a hauntingly happy Halloween, and we encourage children of all ages to be careful when taking to the trick-or-treat trail.

Here are a few reminders to share with your own ghosts and goblins before they head out into the night:

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Before you dip into that stash of Halloween candy hanging around the house or office, consider this: one “fun size” Baby Ruth bar contains 130 calories and seven grams of fat!

With Halloween just a few days away, even the most health conscious eaters will be faced with the temptation to overindulge. Maryann Codd, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., pediatric outpatient dietician at Cooper University Hospital, offers some advice for maintaining healthy eating habits during this difficult time of year.

“Today’s families are very busy, so unfortunately a lot of thought does not go into what treats are given to children, especially at Halloween,” says Codd. “People tend to buy big bags of “fun size” candies because they’re convenient and cheap, not realizing how many calories are in each bite-sized snack.”

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The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper wishes you and your family a hauntingly happy Halloween, and we encourage children of all ages to be careful when taking to the trick-or-treat trail. Because most injuries happen to youngsters while they’re walking from house to house on Halloween, here’s a play-it-safe game plan to share with your own ghosts and goblins before they head out into the night: Read the full story