The average trick-or-treater will return home on Halloween night with a haul that adds up to 7000 calories. To put that number into perspective, consider these other calorie comparisons:
- 1 pound of body fat = 3500 calories
- An apple contains about 60 calories
- The average daily calorie needs for an 8 year old child is 1300-1400 calories
- The calories in a “fun-size” candy bar (those smaller versions that tend to be given at Halloween) is about 100 calories
- Each one of these activities will burn 100 calories:
- Pushing a stroller, 35 minutes
- Walking your dog, 26 minutes
- Physically playing with your kids, 23 minutes
- Raking leaves, 23 minutes
- Elliptical Trainer (moderate intensity), 20 minutes
- Weight Lifting (moderate intensity), 15 minutes
- Running, 9 minutes