The 10 Worst Halloween Candies for Kids

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Snickers

This offender is filled with everything healthy eats shouldn't have-nougat, caramel and, of course, chocolate. "Chocolate is loaded with fat and calories," says Christen Cupples Cooper, RD, owner of Cooper Nutrition in Pleasantville, NY. Plus, "caramel is a serious source of tooth decay," says Cindy Flanagan, DDS, spokesperson for the General Academy of Dentistry. "It gets stuck in the crevices between teeth, which... more 

Photo by: WomansDay.com

Snickers

This offender is filled with everything healthy eats shouldn't have-nougat, caramel and, of course, chocolate. "Chocolate is loaded with fat and calories," says Christen Cupples Cooper, RD, owner of Cooper Nutrition in Pleasantville, NY. Plus, "caramel is a serious source of tooth decay," says Cindy Flanagan, DDS, spokesperson for the General Academy of Dentistry. "It gets stuck in the crevices between teeth, which makes it impossible for saliva to wash it away." The result? Cavities. If your child must indulge her sweet tooth, "go for chocolates with a non-dense, airy filling, such as 3 Musketeers," recommends Jacqueline Santora Zimmerman, RD, a nutritionist in New York City.

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