Aahar
A nutrition card game that helps children understand food groups and healthy choices through play. Aligns with Eat Right India and the health and well-being strand of NCF 2023.
- Age
- 6–11 years
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Time
- 20 min
- Setting
- Indoor
Kits are supplied as part of a school programme. Tell us about your school and we'll share options and pricing.
Learning outcomes
What children take away with them.
Observable behaviours a teacher can watch for during the session, not aspirations.
- Sorts common foods into their groups without prompting
- Assembles a balanced plate and explains why it is balanced
- Names a local, affordable food that meets a given nutritional need
- Distinguishes an everyday food from a sometimes food, with a reason
Skills developed
- Memory
- Communication
- Focus
Curriculum alignment
- Eat Right IndiaFood groups and balanced diet
- NCF 2023Health and well-being, Stage 1–2
How to play
Deal seven food cards to each player
Players build a balanced plate
Each plate needs one card from each food group.
Trade cards with the group to complete a plate
First complete plate wins the round and explains it
The explanation is what turns a match into understanding.
What's in the box
- 90 illustrated food cards
- 6 plate mats
- Food group reference chart
- Teacher guide
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Interested in Aahar?
Tell us about your school and we'll show you how Aahar works alongside the rest of the Health & Nutrition pillar.