Interactive Eatwell Guide

Our interactive Eatwell Guide tool will help teach P1 – S3 how to get a balance of healthier and more sustainable food

Eatwell Guide Education Resource

Learn about how the different food groups make up a healthy balanced diet

Activity Type
Activity type Interactive
Duration
40-60 minutes
Age and stage
P1–P3 P3–P5 P5–P7 S1–S3

Game instructions

Learn about the types of foods that you need to have a healthy, balanced diet.

How to play:

  • pick a food from the list,
  • place the food into the correct food group. 
Start the game Download Eatwell Guide booklet

Learning

The aim of this interactive game is for children to:

  • recognise the Eatwell Guide;
  • name some of the food in each food group;
  • explain that we need different types of food, and 6-8 drinks a day, to be healthy.
  • HWB 0-15a - I am developing my understanding of the human body and can use this knowledge to maintain and improve my wellbeing and health.
  • HWB 0-32a
  • HWB 1-15a - I am developing my understanding of the human body and can use this knowledge to maintain and improve my wellbeing and health.
  • HWB 1-30a - By investigating the range of foods available I can discuss how they contribute to a healthy diet.
  • HWB 2-15a
  • HWB 2-32a
  • HWB 3-15a
  • HWB 3-31a

Learn about the different food groups and the proportions of each one we should be eating.

Resources you'll need

  • Eatwell Guide booklet  
  • the interactive Eatwell Guide tool
Did you find this helpful? We would love to hear from you.
Thank you for your feedback!