Food Education Programme · Schools of All Levels
Mangiare Bene,
Crescere Meglio.
A structured path of 6 thematic modules, designed by a qualified Nutritionist Biologist, combining in-person sessions, interactive digital tools and active family involvement. For children and teens aged 6 to 18.
Who we are
What is S.A.N.E. Italia.
S.A.N.E. Italia is a network of nutritionist biologists bringing food education and food safety into schools. The name sums up our four pillars: Safety, Food, Nutrition, Education.
Under the scientific direction of Dr. Serafina Cardaci, we developed the «Mangiare Bene, Crescere Meglio» programme and the «Il Piatto Sano» educational game, with a practical, playful and measurable approach. The first pilot at I.C. «Carducci–Fattori» in Rosignano Marittimo involved around 100 students.
The 6 programme modules
A complete path, from nutrition to safety.
Getting to Know Food
We discover food groups, nutritional properties and how to build a balanced diet.
The Balanced Plate
The Harvard proportions (½ fruit & veg, ¼ grains, ¼ protein), variety and quality on the daily plate — with the «Il Piatto Sano» app.
Energy in Motion
The link between food, physical activity and wellbeing: how food becomes fuel.
The Health Backpack
What to bring to school, how to shop consciously and read food labels.
Food, Environment and Culture
Seasonality, short supply chains, food traditions and the environmental impact of our choices.
Allergies and Safety
Recognising the 14 EU allergens, managing intolerances safely at school and at home.
The programme's digital tool
The «Il Piatto Sano» game — 6 educational mini-games.
The digital heart of the «Mangiare Bene, Crescere Meglio» programme: a game on web, tablet, IWB and Android, guided by the «Serafina» mascot. Multilingual (IT/EN/ES), it personally manages all 14 mandatory EU allergens for each child, with 2 difficulty levels and a class mode. Two games are free; the others are paid.
The Healthy Plate
FreeBuild a balanced meal following the Harvard model (½ fruit & veg, ¼ whole grains, ¼ protein) while respecting your allergies
The Courage to Act
FreeInteractive story about a severe allergic reaction: choose what to do in an emergency and train step by step on using the auto-injector (EpiPen, Jext, Emerade, Fastjekt)
Food Quiz
PremiumNutrition, allergies, food waste, myths and seasonality with timer, streak and power-ups
Food Pyramid
PremiumThe Mediterranean pyramid and food pyramids from around the world
Seasonality
PremiumRecognise seasonal fruit and vegetables
Label Detective
PremiumRead labels and spot allergens in bold, then match each food to its allergens across 3 levels
Food safety · what makes us unique
Allergies: no one manages them like we do.
In Italy 6–8% of children have food allergies. It's not a whim or a trend: it's safety. That's why «Il Piatto Sano» is the only educational game that personally manages the 14 mandatory EU allergens for each child.
Set the profile
Select the allergies and intolerances of the individual child or the whole class.
The game adapts
Risky foods are flagged and personalised in real time, with 2 difficulty levels.
Learn safely
The child recognises allergens on labels and learns how to act in an emergency with the auto-injector.
The 14 mandatory EU allergens managed by the app
«The Courage to Act»
In an allergic emergency, every second counts. In this interactive story the child experiences a severe allergic reaction, chooses what to do and trains step by step on using the auto-injector (EpiPen, Jext, Emerade, Fastjekt). One of a kind — and free.
Try «The Courage to Act»In the field · 2026 pilot
The programme in the classroom.
The institutions backing us
What they say about S.A.N.E.
«We embraced this project because eating the right way is very important, especially for boys and girls.»
Who we serve
A programme that speaks to everyone.
Schools & institutions
Structured programme with per-student allergen management, fully integrable into the curriculum.
- Pathways for primary, secondary and high school
- Personalised allergen management per class
- Teacher training included
- Compatible with MIUR funding schemes
Families
Practical tools for parents of children with allergies and intolerances, in sync with school.
- Allergy & label-reading workshops
- Access to «Il Piatto Sano» game
- Safe shopping practical guides
- Certified nutritionist support
Nutritionist biologists
Certified professional network with operational tools to bring S.A.N.E. to your area.
- S.A.N.E. Educator certification
- ECM credits via FNOB
- Dedicated operational portal
- Commercial and marketing support
The team
Four expertises, one mission.
Dr. Serafina Cardaci is the scientific mind of the programme. She designed the 6 modules of «Mangiare Bene, Crescere Meglio», combining the latest evidence in paediatric nutrition with a practical, playful and measurable approach.
The first pilot at I.C. «Carducci–Fattori» in Rosignano Marittimo — with around 100 students — proved the programme's effectiveness in improving food awareness and allergy management.
Patrick Orlando is the co-founder and developer of the «Il Piatto Sano» app, the digital heart of the programme. Available on web, tablet, IWB and Android, the game makes food education interactive, personalised and multilingual.
He looks after the technology and media side of S.A.N.E. Italia: platform development, communication and spreading the programme across the country.
Dr Sara Comandi is the S.A.N.E. lead for Tuscany. A nutritionist biologist, she brings the programme into local schools and manages the relationship with institutes, teachers and families.
She personally delivered the pilot-programme lessons at I.C. «Carducci–Fattori» in Rosignano Marittimo — 5 classes, around 100 students — turning the scientific modules into concrete classroom experience.
Dr. Amelia Zarauza is the project's medical advisor for South America. A paediatrician specialised in allergy, immunology and environmental medicine, she brings her clinical expertise to the content on allergies and food safety.
Deputy Director of the Allergy & Immunology Specialisation programme at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), she carried out the clinical review of «The Courage to Act» game and the allergy modules, and supports the scientific direction in developing the project in South America.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions.
Who is the S.A.N.E. programme for?
Is the «Il Piatto Sano» game free?
How does allergen management work?
How much does the programme cost?
Do we need an IWB or tablets in class?
Can the programme be funded?
How can my school join?
Contact
Bring S.A.N.E. to your school or area.
Are you a school principal, a nutritionist biologist, a parent of an allergic child, or a local authority? Write to us.
info@sane-italia.it