The Integrative Report: Week of October 13, 2025Online version 🍬 The Sweet Truth About Halloween Candy (and Growing Bones!) 🎃 by Sarah 1 What common Halloween myth about sugar is mentioned in the newsletter? a Sugar cures colds b Sugar makes kids instantly hyperactive c Sugar prevents sleep problems d Sugar improves energy levels 2 What does research say about sugar causing hyperactivity? a There is no direct link between sugar and hyperactivity b Sugar always causes hyperactivity c Sugar sometimes causes hyperactivity d Sugar improves behavior in kids 3 What is more likely to cause kids to be “bouncing off the walls” on Halloween? a Eating sugar and candy causes children to jump around uncontrollably b Excitement from costumes, friends, and staying up late c Watching scary movies often makes children energetic and hyperactive d Eating too much chocolate is always responsible for extra energy 4 Why do children tend to prefer sweet tastes? a Sweet foods are often given to children as tasty treats b Children learn to like sweet foods mostly because of reward c Sweet tastes are more familiar and appealing than other flavors d Growing bones may encourage a preference for energy-dense foods 5 Which bone growth marker is mentioned as being linked to sweeter taste preferences? a NTx b Calcium c Phosphate d Vitamin D 6 At what ages did taller kids show a preference for sweeter solutions? a 2-4 b 5-10 c 11-14 d 12-16 7 What happens to the craving for sweetness as growth slows in adolescence? a Sweet cravings fade gradually as children grow into teenagers b Children tend to crave sweeter foods more during adolescence c Sweet preferences increase steadily as bone growth slows down d Craving for sugary foods remains constant throughout the teenage years 8 Which of the following is a long-term risk of too much sugar? a Excess sugar intake improves bone density and overall energy levels b Consuming too much sugar always leads to better mental focus c Eating sugar can contribute to inflammation and metabolic imbalance d Sugar consumption reduces risk of metabolic issues and inflammation 9 Why might candy eaten right before bed disrupt sleep? a Candy eaten before bed always helps children sleep better b Eating sweets late at night reduces energy and increases fatigue c Sugar can cause blood sugar spikes and physical arousal d Candy intake before sleeping lowers cortisol and increases melatonin levels 10 What is a recommended Halloween night tip for parents? a Only allow candy to be eaten after children finish dinner b Offer a protein-rich snack to stabilize children’s energy levels c Give children large amounts of sweets without any other foods d Skip meals entirely to make children eat candy first 11 Which scripture is quoted to remind Christians about balance and good gifts? a Proverbs 3:5 reminds children to trust in God with everything b Philippians 4:13 encourages strength and power through Christ always c Matthew 6:33 teaches to seek God’s kingdom first in life d James 1:17 teaches that every good gift comes from God 12 What does the Integrative Report suggest is the real purpose of enjoying sweets in moderation? a Completely avoid sweets to prevent temptation and poor habits b Eat sweets in any way without guidance or care at all c Celebrate joyfully while practicing gratitude, self-control, and moderation d Only give children treats after strict rules and schedules 13 Why were bats historically associated with Halloween? a Bats were often seen flying near bonfires during celebrations b They are spooky animals that appear only at night for fun c Bats were thought to bring bad luck and evil spirits d Bats are mysterious creatures commonly linked with witches and magic 14 What ecological benefit do bats provide according to the newsletter? a Bats help pollinate flowers at night during seasonal changes b Bats increase soil quality and improve plant growth and balance c Bats produce guano which is dangerous for humans and plants d Bats eat insects and reduce mosquito populations naturally 15 How many insects can one little brown bat eat in an hour? a About 100 insects flying nearby in one hour b Around 500 insects during the course of one hour c Approximately 1,000 mosquito-sized insects in a single hour d Close to 5,000 insects during the nighttime feeding period
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