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Abstract
This study investigated whether children would choose toys over candy when offered
both on Halloween. Seven households gave trick-or-treaters a choice between comparably
sized toys and candies. The subjects (N = 284) were between 3 and 14 years of age.
Children were just as likely to choose toys as candy. There were no gender differences.
The implication of this study is that children will not be disappointed by toy treats
on Halloween. In practice, nutrition professionals should encourage adults to create
holiday traditions that do not rely on unhealthful foods.
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© 2003 Society for Nutrition Education. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
