Fair season in central Illinois is in full swing, which means many will be in search of classics like funnel cake and just about anything served on a stick. 

Caitlin Mellendorf, Nutrition Educator for the University of Illinois Extension serving DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties, explains that healthy choices are made over time, so indulging in a little unhealthy fair food in moderation is just fine. 

It is, however, important not to make these unhealthy choices a habit. Mellendorf says that in your day-to-day meal planning, you should be focusing on the six basic nutrients. 

Get more healthy eating tips from Mellendorf and the Extension by visiting extension.illinois.edu/dmp.