As part of INTI International University’s University Social Responsibility (USR) initiative, students from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences conducted the Rainbow on My Plate programme on 26 February 2025. Held at four Q-dees preschool branches—Eco Majestic, Setia Ecohill, Hillpark 2, and Hillpark 3 Eugenia—the initiative introduced children aged 4 to 6 to the importance of a balanced diet through colourful fruits and vegetables.
Led by Foundation in Science students, the outreach combined an educational video with a hands-on activity, allowing preschoolers to create their own “rainbow plate” using a variety of fruits and vegetables. The session aimed to teach children how different colours in food represent essential nutrients for growth and well-being.
Q-dees Hillpark 3 Eugenia preschoolers engaged in a video briefing by an INTI student.
“The goal was to help these young children understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy foods, and we used colours to make learning fun,” said Eva Adelle, who led Team A at Q-dees Eco Majestic. “The video we created had to meet Q-dees standards, and despite some last-minute changes, we were happy to see the children engaged and interested in what we had to share.”
INTI students guided Q-dees preschoolers in distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy foods.
At Eco Majestic, Team B introduced an additional interactive element: play shopping. In this activity, preschoolers lined up in a mock grocery store where student volunteers played the roles of cashiers and inventory managers. Each child was given a grocery list with different fruits and vegetables, which they had to find and bring to the cashier in exchange for stickers.
At Q-dees Eco Majestic B, INTI student volunteers introduced play shopping as an interactive learning activity.
Engaging preschoolers came with its challenges, particularly in maintaining their attention. However, through interactive storytelling, engaging visuals, and hands-on activities, INTI students successfully captured their interest. The experience also provided valuable lessons in adapting communication to different age groups.
“The four-year-olds were more energetic and harder to contain, but their curiosity made teaching them enjoyable,” said Makayla Marie Donovan, who led Team B. “The six-year-olds were calmer and easier to communicate with, and by the end of the session, they all had fun with the activities we prepared.”
Beyond promoting healthy eating, the programme also strengthened the students’ communication, collaboration, and teaching skills. By interacting with young children, they gained firsthand experience in making education engaging and impactful.
Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 and 4—Good Health & Well-being and Quality Education—Rainbow on My Plate encouraged healthy habits from an early age while allowing INTI students to contribute meaningfully to the community.
Q-dees preschoolers created their own “rainbow plate” using a variety of fruits and vegetables, learning how different colours represent essential nutrients.