FRIDAY, Oct. 29, 2004 (HealthDayNews) -- There are some Halloween goodies that are good for your kids that won't necessarily lead to sighs and a rolling of the eyes, health experts say.
"Try something that's nutritious, but presented with a little extra twist so as to make it more appealing to kids," said Terry Brown, a clinical instructor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas' Department of Clinical Nutrition.
Some recommended goodies include apple wedges dipped in caramel sauce, celery sticks with peanut butter, frozen bananas topped with raisins, pretzels dipped in chocolate, or snack cereal drizzled with melted chocolate or peanut butter and lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Brown also suggests handing out small packages of raisins, goldfish crackers, pretzels, trail mix, nuts, fruit roll-ups or granola bars.
She also recommends rationing the amount of Halloween candy a child eats at one time. Placing a small amount of candy in a plastic bag for a special treat can help kids determine how much is enough.
More information
The New York City Fire Department has more about Halloween safety.
