By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News

With kids and adults alike dipping into the sweet treats from Halloween earlier this week, dental health needs to be considered.

Monica Nyman is a registered dietician with the St. Louis Dairy Council and she says you can get diets for dental health basically through common healthy menus.

“Being a parent and really just trying to help your kids achieve good dental health is really the same thing as helping them achieve a healthy diet. You’re the one grocery shopping and preparing. Offer healthy foods – cheese, yogurt, milk, lots of fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Make sure you stock your kitchen with healthy snacks. They know what’s on the ‘eligible’ list,” Nyman said.

More information, including recipes, can be found at stldairycouncil.org.