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A new questionnaire, conducted by the American Dental
Association and PopCap Games, targeted trick-or-treating aged children (5 to 13
years) in the U.S., inquiring about their views on Halloween.
The researchers found that around 94 percent of all American
children participate in trick-or-treating, and 65 percent of them think
Halloween is the best holiday of the year. However, the survey also found that
a vast majority of kids are ready for changes regarding the holiday.
Other top findings included: Two-thirds of kids questioned
agreed that they eat too much candy during Halloween, while 89 percent reported
that they would still like the holiday if it was not candy focused, but rather,
aimed towards other types of fun. Ninety-three percent of children surveyed
would prefer to receive a video game instead of candy while trick-or-treating.
Youths' Favorite Holiday
The most-liked Halloween activities are "trick-or
treating" (75 percent), "Dressing up in a costume" (71 percent),
and "Getting lots of candy"(66 percent).
Health-Conscious Kids
Over three quarters of children surveyed (78 percent) agreed
with the statement "too much candy is bad for me", and two-thirds (67
percent) report they eat too much candy near Halloween. Out of the chidlren who
were questioned, girls (82 percent) were slightly more likely to respond
favorably than boys (74 percent) to the statement: "too much candy is bad
for me".
Kids: Halloween could be centered around other types of Fun
Of the children surveyed, 89 percent reported they would
still like Halloween if it was less about candy and more about other types of
fun. Also, 93 percent of kids said they would rather receive a free video game
over a piece of candy while trick-or-treating. In reference to obtaining
cavities from eating too much candy around Halloween, 42 percent of children
questioned said they worry about this.
An effort was announced earlier this month called the
"Stop Zombie Mouth" campaign. It provides parents, dentists, and
other adults with trading cards and coupons for a completely free copy of
PopCap's family friendly video game, Plants vs. Zombies. This is encouraged to
be handed out as a healthy alternative to candy during Halloween.
Thousands of ADA member dentists have ordered Stop Zombie
Mouth kits to decorate their offices and provide free collectible trading cards
and game vouchers for their patients to encourage a more nutritious Halloween.
Written by Kelly Fitzgerald, Medical News Today
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