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Meet You for Lunch at the Fair

June 15, 2005

Nearly every city and town holds summer fairs, street festivals and other community outdoor events where a big part of the fun is sampling the local cuisine. And while the most popular food items may be something fried, you can have a great time at a summer fair and eat healthfully, too.

The key to healthy eating at a summer festival is planning:

• Wander around the entire festival area and check out all food options before deciding which ones to buy.
• When possible, choose small portions.
• Put all your food on one plate so you can see how much you’re actually eating.
• Have a seat! Sitting down helps you eat slowly and enjoy your food choices.

Produced by ADA’s Public Relations Team