With the amount of candy around right now you may want to know how much sugar you or your kid can have without going overboard. This simple calculator determines a reasonable amount of candy to consume based on age, sex, and activity level.
Whether you want to watch your kid's sugar intake, you're buying a bag for yourself, or just grabbing some from your kid's pillow case after they pass out post-sugar high, candy is going to be everywhere right now. Sugar can do a lot of things to your brain and body, so it's not a bad idea to be more aware of how much goes in. This calculator from Popular Science is based on the sugar consumption recommendations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and World Health Organization guidelines. The best part is that it gives you the results in actual candy so you know exactly how much is recommended. You'll see your results listed in candy corn, fun-size Butterfingers, Starbursts, M&M's, Sour Patch Kids, and mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. If you're interested in watching the sugar intake check out the calculator at the link below.
How Much Candy Can I Eat This Halloween? | Popular Science