Tuesday, 26 October 2021 08:14

Local Dietician Gives Tips on Candy, Added Sugars Ahead of Halloween Featured

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Akron Children's Hospital Akron Children's Hospital Akronchildrens.org
Halloween is this weekend, and that means trick-or-treaters will prowl around the neighborhoods on the hunt for candy. The term "everything is fine in moderation" applies, though too much candy can play a role heading into the winter months with most folks stuck inside and not as active.

Danielle Dimengo is a dietician at Akron Children's Hospital, and she joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to not only talk about sugars inside candy, but the soft drinks as well. She says the most added sugar one can consume is found in sugary drinks such as soda pop, juice boxes, and even sweet tea. She also shared her thoughts on the caffeine intake in kids, and she gave some tips on the distribution of Halloween candy.


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