Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is launching a 'Munch That Lunch' competition today (Tuesday 30 May) to give school pupils in Scotland the chance to win a class trip to the Royal Highland Show (RHS) in Edinburgh next month.
Pupils from P4-P7 are being asked to design and draw a healthy and balanced packed lunch based on FSS's healthy eating advice and the Eatwell Guide - helping them think about what constitutes a healthy balanced lunch.
The lucky winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip - including VIP treatment with lunch, goodie bags and more - for them and their class to the 177 RHS at Ingliston on Thursday 22 June. FSS will have a host of interactive fun and games in the RHS Foodhall to help visitors get hands-on and learn about healthy eating and food safety.
The Eatwell Guide is used in schools throughout Scotland to help encourage children to eat a healthy, balanced diet. FSS has created an interactive version of the Eatwell Guide for teachers to use in the classroom. The competition will allow pupils to show what they have learned and get creative by designing a delicious and nutritious lunchbox. The closing date for entries is 9 June 2017.
Food Standards Scotland's Head of Nutrition Science and Policy, Heather Peace, said: 'Our Munch That Lunch competition is the perfect opportunity for teachers and pupils to talk about healthy eating and get creative - healthy food doesn't mean dull food.
'It's vital that we give children the best possible chance in life and educating about a healthy and balanced diet is key to improving Scotland's health. The Eatwell Guide is a valuable tool for sharing this advice and we are looking forward to receiving plenty of healthy and creative entries from schools across Scotland.'