link for happydog: Hey kids! Have some candy!

Hi happydog,

This link's for you! I just found it today at a world-famous center for diabetes treatment and management; this is from the link of advice for CHILDREN.
The headline says "Sweets in Moderation are Okay," and tells them how to include factory candy in their recovery plan:

http://www.joslin.org/772_2243.asp

"Children with diabetes can actively enjoy Halloween by planning ahead to fit treats into their diabetes management plans.
Children can and should trick-or-treat. Parents and kids can... work those snacks into the meal plan. We also suggest that parents buy back some candy. [!] Let your child use the money to buy a non-food treat, such as a game or small toy.
Candy equal to about 15 grams of carbohydrate:
One fun-size chocolate bar
11 candy corns
4 Starbursts
One-half stick Twix
2 sticks Kit Kat
30 Reese's Pieces
1/2 pack of M&Ms, plain or peanut
1 piece of Fruit-by-the-Foot
6 Hi-C gummy fruits
5 LifeSaver Gummy Savers
3 Twizzlers
3 Tootsie Rolls (small)
6 Junior Mints
16 Good & Plenty's
15 Skittles
9 Sweettarts
2 Jolly Ranchers
1 Tootsie Pop

Why does anything surprise me any more?
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