Over 35 million kids will set out trick-or-treating this Halloween. While a little indulging during this holiday is inevitable (yes, even us nutritionists let our kids eat candy!), parents can strategically limit portions... and reduce their kid's overall sugar rush by following these tips.

• Feed 'em real food first! Don't send kids out trick-or-treating hungry. Make sure they have a full dinner before they take off on their journey. The hungrier they are, the more candy they will eat en route.
    
• Get rid of additional sugar. Pay special attention to the amount of sugar your kids are ingesting from other sources during the day -- avoid soda and sugar cereals since you know they'll be eating candy.
  
  
• Everything in moderation. Allow your children to have a few pieces of candy when they get home from trick-or-treating. Then establish a system for the days following, perhaps one piece with their lunch and one after dinner.
  
  
• Don't let kids keep their candy stashes in their rooms. Storing the loot in the kitchen will allow for less unsupervised temptation.
  
  
• Get them exercising! Sneak in some extra exercise before they hit the road with a "Monster Mash freeze dance." Play fun Halloween songs, invite their friends and encourage lots of dancing! And most importantly, make sure your kids walk and walk and walk as they trick-or-treat.