Healthy Eating Workshop – Learning About Food and Our Bodies!

Today, we had some special visitors (from the school nursing team) in school who led a fantastic workshop all about the importance of healthy eating. The session was fun, interactive and full of interesting facts that got us all thinking about the food we eat and how it affects our bodies.
We started by discussing what makes up a balanced diet and why it's important to avoid too much sugar. We explored the question, “How does our food affect our body functions and organs?” — and some of the answers really surprised us!
Throughout the session, we took part in a range of hands-on activities. One of our favourites was working in teams to guess how much sugar was in different food and drink items. It was eye-opening to see just how much sugar is hidden in some everyday snacks!
Next, we played a group game using the Eatwell Plate. We had to sort different foods into the correct food groups, helping us to understand how much of each type of food we should eat to stay healthy and strong.
We also worked together on a giant body map activity, where we discussed how certain foods affect different parts of our body and our organs. It was a great way to visualise the impact of our diet on things like the heart, brain, muscles and more.
We learned so much during the workshop and had a brilliant time doing it. A big thank you to our visitors for making healthy eating fun and informative!