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Is Giving Out Candy on Halloween Adding to the Obesity Problem?
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Even if you were to give out soup, I still question how you would package it as to make sure it won't spill in the kids' bags, especially if those children are running. It's also simply unrealistic to assume that a kid (and their parent) will want to sit and eat soup at someone's house. That said, for all I know you were planning on using those awesome durable plastic restaurant containers that are fairly watertight and then putting that in a plastic bag (becuase again with running children)
Never mind that you have no idea how active the children actually are. It isn't exactly unusual for parents to be shuttling their kids around to sports practices.
I do have those containers and the pint size version from another vendor. They are my preferred storage container.
I'm a big fan of them as well. They're second to the glass containers that I have with snapping lids.1 -
Duck_Puddle wrote: »The average calories in a fun size candy bar looks to be about 80. The average number of houses a kid hits up for candy on Halloween looks to be slightly less than 50.
So the kid’s total calorie take on Halloween (assuming no houses are giving out squid) is 4000.
Subtract out however many calories said kid burns by waking to those 50 houses while wearing a costume and carrying this bag of candy (and squid).
So...massive impact to obesity (making the very false assumption that the parents eat none of the candy and the kid actually remembers he to she has the candy and eats it all) is about...1 pound.
THIS MUST BE STOPPED NOW!
On top of all that, subtract out the calories kids don't eat because they "spoiled their appetite" by eating candy just before a meal (or in lieu of a meal).0 -
I had a neighbor as a child who dressed as a witch and had a huge cauldron on the front lawn that I guess had dry ice in it because you could see steam coming off it. But they still handed out candy.0 -
I like the positive intentions by thinking of healthier treat options. Since trick or treating began in the US in the earlier half of the 20th century treats such as fruit, nuts, and popcorn have been given out. These options still seem healthier than giving kids fist fulls of candy. When it comes to candy though, gummies and chocolate seem decent since they are actually safer for teeth than hard candy. So just a different take on "healthier" there. I sure do miss the days of homemade popcorn balls and caramel apples though!
Also, what about kids with allergies? Treats can be rather limited for that reason it seems.2 -
snickerscharlie wrote: »snickerscharlie wrote: »
No doubt. Where is the dressing?
No dressing, dude. Dressing has calories. <nods>
And haven’t you heard? All sorts of hidden sugar. Might as well just give them jumbo pixie sticks.8 -
Even if you were to give out soup, I still question how you would package it as to make sure it won't spill in the kids' bags, especially if those children are running. It's also simply unrealistic to assume that a kid (and their parent) will want to sit and eat soup at someone's house. That said, for all I know you were planning on using those awesome durable plastic restaurant containers that are fairly watertight and then putting that in a plastic bag (becuase again with running children)
Never mind that you have no idea how active the children actually are. It isn't exactly unusual for parents to be shuttling their kids around to sports practices.
I do have those containers and the pint size version from another vendor. They are my preferred storage container.
But But But BPA.5 -
WinoGelato wrote: »Even if you were to give out soup, I still question how you would package it as to make sure it won't spill in the kids' bags, especially if those children are running. It's also simply unrealistic to assume that a kid (and their parent) will want to sit and eat soup at someone's house. That said, for all I know you were planning on using those awesome durable plastic restaurant containers that are fairly watertight and then putting that in a plastic bag (becuase again with running children)
Never mind that you have no idea how active the children actually are. It isn't exactly unusual for parents to be shuttling their kids around to sports practices.
I do have those containers and the pint size version from another vendor. They are my preferred storage container.
But But But BPA.
Don't worry. I get mine with extra BPA.6 -
WinoGelato wrote: »Even if you were to give out soup, I still question how you would package it as to make sure it won't spill in the kids' bags, especially if those children are running. It's also simply unrealistic to assume that a kid (and their parent) will want to sit and eat soup at someone's house. That said, for all I know you were planning on using those awesome durable plastic restaurant containers that are fairly watertight and then putting that in a plastic bag (becuase again with running children)
Never mind that you have no idea how active the children actually are. It isn't exactly unusual for parents to be shuttling their kids around to sports practices.
I do have those containers and the pint size version from another vendor. They are my preferred storage container.
But But But BPA.
Don't worry. I get mine with extra BPA.
I'm coming to your house! Does looking like a nice person count as a costume? lol3 -
psychod787 wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »Even if you were to give out soup, I still question how you would package it as to make sure it won't spill in the kids' bags, especially if those children are running. It's also simply unrealistic to assume that a kid (and their parent) will want to sit and eat soup at someone's house. That said, for all I know you were planning on using those awesome durable plastic restaurant containers that are fairly watertight and then putting that in a plastic bag (becuase again with running children)
Never mind that you have no idea how active the children actually are. It isn't exactly unusual for parents to be shuttling their kids around to sports practices.
I do have those containers and the pint size version from another vendor. They are my preferred storage container.
But But But BPA.
Don't worry. I get mine with extra BPA.
I'm coming to your house! Does looking like a nice person count as a costume? lol
Is it just for looks? Cause I might be able to pull off the nice person costume too! 2 -
This is what's waiting for our trick-or-treaters!
(Wouldn't let me post image! Full size candy bars.)
Yes, we are THAT house.
BTW, I don't think we get obese (or even overweight) trick-or-treaters. Guess they stay home or my neighborhood has thinner kids (most are first generation).
OP - you crack me up! 🦑! My kid would've loved that.4 -
This is what's waiting for our trick-or-treaters!
(Wouldn't let me post image! Full size candy bars.)
Yes, we are THAT house.
BTW, I don't think we get obese (or even overweight) trick-or-treaters. Guess they stay home or my neighborhood has thinner kids (most are first generation).
OP - you crack me up! 🦑! My kid would've loved that.
We need your address.
For research.
Think of the children!7 -
Do they sell single serving bottles of V8? Or maybe Glucerna Shakes. Those would help them avoid insulin spikes. I'd suggest Keto Slimfast, but I suppose some folks would be offended by the weight loss angle.5
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Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁4
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snickerscharlie wrote: »This is what's waiting for our trick-or-treaters!
(Wouldn't let me post image! Full size candy bars.)
Yes, we are THAT house.
BTW, I don't think we get obese (or even overweight) trick-or-treaters. Guess they stay home or my neighborhood has thinner kids (most are first generation).
OP - you crack me up! 🦑! My kid would've loved that.
We need your address.
For research.
Think of the children!
You had better have the goods with a name like yours or I feel a TPing coming!1 -
Do they sell single serving bottles of V8? Or maybe Glucerna Shakes. Those would help them avoid insulin spikes. I'd suggest Keto Slimfast, but I suppose some folks would be offended by the weight loss angle.
They sell single-serving cans of V8 (in six-pack plastic rings, but obviously you could separate them), which would be better, anyway, because I think glass bottles tossed in a sack being dragged around by kids as young as 3 or 4 is going to lead to a few emergency room trips and stitches.
I like the single-serving cans for my own use, because I don't want to have to keep drinking V8 multiple times a day to use up a 64 oz. can or bottle before it goes bad. I want it when I want it, but I don't want to keep having it after I've stopped wanting it.2 -
slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
When you're getting close to thinking you want to stop answering the door, dump all the candy in the bag(s) of the next trick-or-treater(s), and turn out the light. Leftover candy problem solved.2 -
slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
Also just think about the post Halloween candy sales...1 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
When you're getting close to thinking you want to stop answering the door, dump all the candy in the bag(s) of the next trick-or-treater(s), and turn out the light. Leftover candy problem solved.
There's never any left overs, my only problem is staying out of the lollies so there is enough left to hand out 😁slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
Also just think about the post Halloween candy sales...
We've had some great pre Halloween sales multi packs of mini mars bar, caramello koalas, Turkish delight and freddo frogs.
Half price.. I stocked up 😜 fingers crossed now that no kids come trick or treating 😂1 -
slimgirljo15 wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
When you're getting close to thinking you want to stop answering the door, dump all the candy in the bag(s) of the next trick-or-treater(s), and turn out the light. Leftover candy problem solved.
There's never any left overs, my only problem is staying out of the lollies so there is enough left to hand out 😁slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
Also just think about the post Halloween candy sales...
We've had some great pre Halloween sales multi packs of mini mars bar, caramello koalas, Turkish delight and freddo frogs.
Half price.. I stocked up 😜 fingers crossed now that no kids come trick or treating 😂
I hate how tempting these sales are..... all my grocery stores have the full bags of name brands (reeses, kit kat, snickers, etc) for $.50-$1. I can never pass it up, lol.
(sorry so off topic of original thread)1 -
Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »slimgirljo15 wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
When you're getting close to thinking you want to stop answering the door, dump all the candy in the bag(s) of the next trick-or-treater(s), and turn out the light. Leftover candy problem solved.
There's never any left overs, my only problem is staying out of the lollies so there is enough left to hand out 😁slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
Also just think about the post Halloween candy sales...
We've had some great pre Halloween sales multi packs of mini mars bar, caramello koalas, Turkish delight and freddo frogs.
Half price.. I stocked up 😜 fingers crossed now that no kids come trick or treating 😂
I hate how tempting these sales are..... all my grocery stores have the full bags of name brands (reeses, kit kat, snickers, etc) for $.50-$1. I can never pass it up, lol.
(sorry so off topic of original thread)
It's not really off topic, though. Perhaps OP meant that it's the parents stocking up on treats that's the real problem, here.
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snickerscharlie wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »slimgirljo15 wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
When you're getting close to thinking you want to stop answering the door, dump all the candy in the bag(s) of the next trick-or-treater(s), and turn out the light. Leftover candy problem solved.
There's never any left overs, my only problem is staying out of the lollies so there is enough left to hand out 😁slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
Also just think about the post Halloween candy sales...
We've had some great pre Halloween sales multi packs of mini mars bar, caramello koalas, Turkish delight and freddo frogs.
Half price.. I stocked up 😜 fingers crossed now that no kids come trick or treating 😂
I hate how tempting these sales are..... all my grocery stores have the full bags of name brands (reeses, kit kat, snickers, etc) for $.50-$1. I can never pass it up, lol.
(sorry so off topic of original thread)
It's not really off topic, though. Perhaps OP meant that it's the parents stocking up on treats that's the real problem, here.
Well they could be making some delicious homemade soup.4 -
snickerscharlie wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »slimgirljo15 wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
When you're getting close to thinking you want to stop answering the door, dump all the candy in the bag(s) of the next trick-or-treater(s), and turn out the light. Leftover candy problem solved.
There's never any left overs, my only problem is staying out of the lollies so there is enough left to hand out 😁slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
Also just think about the post Halloween candy sales...
We've had some great pre Halloween sales multi packs of mini mars bar, caramello koalas, Turkish delight and freddo frogs.
Half price.. I stocked up 😜 fingers crossed now that no kids come trick or treating 😂
I hate how tempting these sales are..... all my grocery stores have the full bags of name brands (reeses, kit kat, snickers, etc) for $.50-$1. I can never pass it up, lol.
(sorry so off topic of original thread)
It's not really off topic, though. Perhaps OP meant that it's the parents stocking up on treats that's the real problem, here.
Well they could be making some delicious homemade soup.
Inspired by this thread, I have some navy bean soup in the slow cooker waiting for me when I get home from work for dinner. You know where the leftovers are going! I'm thinking of putting small servings in those little ziploc snack sized bags. <nods>5 -
snickerscharlie wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »slimgirljo15 wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
When you're getting close to thinking you want to stop answering the door, dump all the candy in the bag(s) of the next trick-or-treater(s), and turn out the light. Leftover candy problem solved.
There's never any left overs, my only problem is staying out of the lollies so there is enough left to hand out 😁slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
Also just think about the post Halloween candy sales...
We've had some great pre Halloween sales multi packs of mini mars bar, caramello koalas, Turkish delight and freddo frogs.
Half price.. I stocked up 😜 fingers crossed now that no kids come trick or treating 😂
I hate how tempting these sales are..... all my grocery stores have the full bags of name brands (reeses, kit kat, snickers, etc) for $.50-$1. I can never pass it up, lol.
(sorry so off topic of original thread)
It's not really off topic, though. Perhaps OP meant that it's the parents stocking up on treats that's the real problem, here.
Well they could be making some delicious homemade soup.
Inspired by this thread, I have some navy bean soup in the slow cooker waiting for me when I get home from work for dinner. You know where the leftovers are going! I'm thinking of putting small servings in those little ziploc snack sized bags. <nods>
Mmmm... so much better than candy. I need to trick or treat at your house.1 -
MarcyMavin wrote: »No. What’s contributing to childhood obesity is the after Halloween candy, the thanksgiving candy, Christmas candy, valentine candy, Easter candy, Pick your day of the week candy, breakfast candy, after school candy, I ate one carrot so now I get candy candy. Or whatever junk you want to replace candy with. Catch my drift here?
It's not holiday treats that is causing obesity. It's the everyday stuff. Candy and chips and not enough movement. Everyone here is all CICO and treats in moderation. It's the same for kids.
FYI as a kid I had a lot more candy and salty treats, but like everyone else at the time I was constantly moving.
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I was just sitting here thinking about the probably 10k calories of candy the average kid might be taking home.
It is generally pretty cold does anyone make a pot of soup and give it out in cups?
What are other good alternatives? Seaweed snacks? They are green. Maybe fiber one bars? Or should a person focus on protein? I have a bunch of squid that I could smoke. That seems Halloween-ish.
Discuss.
so where do you live? I need me some squid, yumm.0 -
snickerscharlie wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »slimgirljo15 wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
When you're getting close to thinking you want to stop answering the door, dump all the candy in the bag(s) of the next trick-or-treater(s), and turn out the light. Leftover candy problem solved.
There's never any left overs, my only problem is staying out of the lollies so there is enough left to hand out 😁slimgirljo15 wrote: »Of course it's contributing. Halloween is not celebrated here like over there but is gaining momentum. In the past 5 years I've had maybe 6 kids at the door. Every year I buy a heap of chocolate knowing I'll be the one to eat most of it. *rubs belly* I better go back to the shop, I've already eaten all the chocolate 😜😁
Also just think about the post Halloween candy sales...
We've had some great pre Halloween sales multi packs of mini mars bar, caramello koalas, Turkish delight and freddo frogs.
Half price.. I stocked up 😜 fingers crossed now that no kids come trick or treating 😂
I hate how tempting these sales are..... all my grocery stores have the full bags of name brands (reeses, kit kat, snickers, etc) for $.50-$1. I can never pass it up, lol.
(sorry so off topic of original thread)
It's not really off topic, though. Perhaps OP meant that it's the parents stocking up on treats that's the real problem, here.
Well they could be making some delicious homemade soup.
Inspired by this thread, I have some navy bean soup in the slow cooker waiting for me when I get home from work for dinner. You know where the leftovers are going! I'm thinking of putting small servings in those little ziploc snack sized bags. <nods>
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Meta is against the rules, but I'll chance it: This thread is a delightful combination of seriousness, tongue in cheek jokes (or things I think are jokes ), satire, earnestness and general glee. Love it. 10
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After Trick r Treating yesterday I'm inspired to be the old man ladeling out soup into the bags of candy BWAHAHAHAHA!
There was one guy who handed out bags of ramen - I imagine this tradition started where he forgot to buy candy and just had some ramen on hand.8 -
I don't pass anything out (yay apartment living!), but I'd probably go the stickers route, cause they're awesome.1
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