Candy has not had very good press. In the realm of serious discourse, the sweet stuff has been used as a symbol of weakness. Although some may be loath to concede the fact, candy is a food. Short on vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, and other desirable nutrients, candy is instead a prime source of fat and sugar. Many people in this country are well, not at a deficit for calories.
All foods contain calories, of course.
Others should limit their calorie and sugar intake, in order to consume foods that are sources of a wide variety of nutrients. We don't recommend shunning any food. The message is, eat a variety of foods, in moderation. Of course, sweetness is the essence of candy, and the traditional source is sugar. And the fats in chocolate are what lend it the texture prized by candy lovers.