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- Q What can my children do to be safe when trick-or-treating on their own?
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When trick-or-treating on their own, have children: Carry a cell phone, if possible Go in a group and stay together Only go to houses with porch lights on and walk on sidewalks on lit streets Know to never go into strangers’ homes or cars Cross... Full Answer
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- Q What can I do to make my home safe for trick-or-treaters?
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Make sure trick-or-treaters will be safe when visiting your home. Remove lawn decorations, sprinklers, toys, bicycles, wet leaves or anything that might obstruct your walkway. Provide a well-lit outside entrance to your home. Keep family pets away from... Full Answer
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- Q What can I do to make Halloween candy safe for my child?
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The pediatricians at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA offer parents the following simple safety tips for selecting candy during Halloween: When your children get home, check all treats to make sure they’re safely sealed and there are no signs... Full Answer
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- Q What types of Halloween costumes are safest for my child?
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The pediatricians at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA offer parents the following simple safety tips for choosing Halloween costumes: Consider choosing a light-colored costume or add glow-in-the-dark tape to the front and back of the outfit so your... Full Answer
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- Q What can I do to make trick-or-treating safe for my child?
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The pediatricians at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA offer parents the following simple safety tips for trick-or-treating during Halloween: Parents should accompany young children (under age 10), and make sure they know their home phone number,... Full Answer
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- Q What are some healthy alternatives for sweets during the holidays?
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Offer your guests a variety of hot beverages such as hot herbal teas, flavored coffees, and lower-calorie condiments such as fat free half and half, fat free whipped cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder, and non-nutritive sweeteners. Serve a variety of... Full Answer
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- Q How can I avoid weight gain over the holidays?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineEat more Flavorlicious Flavonoids! A flavonoid is a plant polyphenol that helps maintain Body Mass Index (BMI), inhibit weight gain, boost weight loss, diminish body fat, and even improve memory! Sold? So guess what food contains this miracle... Full Answer
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- Q What are some healthy New Year's resolutions?
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New Year's resolutions are personal and have to come from a place of desire and motivation. You have to want what you set out to accomplish! Here are a few basic resolutions that can have huge dietary and weight loss impact. Avoid fried foods. Order... Full Answer
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- Q How can I avoid overeating at holiday parties?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyEat a small snack 15 minutes before you go to a holiday dinner or party. Arriving at an event on an empty stomach will make it all the more difficult to avoid the temptation of overindulging. Eating a serving of fruit, nuts or a bit of light... Full Answer
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- Q What's a healthy holiday appetizer?
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Lisa Lillien, Nutrition & DieteticsHoliday parties don't need to leave you overstuffed and unhappy. In this video, "Hungry Girl" author Lisa Lillien gives easy tips on how to lighten up popular appetizers and eat smart at celebrations. Full Answer
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