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Description

A physical fun game to help children learn about healthy eating, based on "What's the time Mr Wolf"

Resources

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Instructions

- The Beavers line up at one end of the hall. The leader stands at the other end of the hall with his/her back to the beavers.
- The beavers call out in unison "what can we eat, junk food Jim (or Jane)?"
- Jim replies by calling out the name of a food. If it is a healthy food, beavers take a step forward. For unhealthy food they must stay still. Any beavers who step forward for unhealthy food must go back to the start.
- If Jim calls out "Junk food", beavers must run back to the start. Jim will try and catch them. Any caught will join the leader and help him with catching on future rounds.

Junk Food Jim

EVERYDAY FOODS - Foods we can eat often to help our bodies grow, run, and think

Apples
Bananas
Oranges
Berries
Grapes
Carrots
Cucumber
Sweetcorn
Peppers
Broccoli
Rice
Pasta
Potatoes
Wholemeal bread
Porridge
Eggs
Chicken
Fish
Beans or lentils
Yogurt
Cheese
Milk
Water

SOMETIMES FOODS - Foods that are nice treats but not for every day

Sweets
Chocolate
Crisps
Cakes
Biscuits
Doughnuts
Ice cream
Fizzy drinks
Sugary juice drinks
Burgers
Sausages
Hot dogs
Chips
Fried chicken
Pizza
Sugary breakfast cereals
Milkshakes

Processed red meat:

Sausages
Bacon
Burgers
Hot dogs
(Red meat that’s been turned into fast food or processed)

Foods That Look Healthy… but Are Actually “Sometimes Foods”
(Often high in sugar, salt, or fat even though they have a healthy image)

Fruit juice (especially cartons) – lots of sugar, very little fibre
Smoothies – even though they have fruit, they can contain a lot of sugar
Flavoured yogurt – can have as much sugar as a dessert
Breakfast cereal (many popular ones) – very sugary despite fun packaging
Granola – often packed with sugar, oil, and honey
Cereal bars / breakfast bars – basically biscuits in disguise
Sports drinks – designed for athletes, not everyday play
Low‑fat foods – often have extra sugar added
Fruit snacks / fruit leathers – usually sweets pretending to be fruit
Shop‑bought muffins – more like cake than bread


Foods That Look Unhealthy… but Are Actually “Everyday Foods”
(Often avoided, but are nutritious and filling)

Cheese – good for bones (calcium), just don’t overdo it
Eggs – great protein and brain food
Milk – helps bones and teeth
Butter (a little bit) – not bad, just not loads
Bananas – sweet but very healthy
Peanut butter (small amounts) – good fats and protein
Potatoes (not fried) – give energy and fibre
Rice – good energy for growing bodies
Pasta – especially wholewheat

Red meat (plain, not processed):

Beef
Lamb

✅ Good source of iron and protein

Tags

• Healthy Eating Games

Badge Links

• Cook - Balanced diet
• Skills - Good & Bad Food