Lesson Plan
Mood Food Lesson Plan
Students will explore how nutrition’s impact on emotional health by plotting foods on a mood–energy map and setting personal goals to choose mood-supporting foods.
A visual map helps learners see how different foods affect both energy and mood, promoting better self-regulation and healthier choices through clear, hands-on practice.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
3 minutes
Step 2
Food Mood Map Activity
8 minutes
Step 3
Cool-Down Reflection
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Mood Food: Linking Nutrition and Emotions
Warm-Up Discussion (3 minutes)
Food Mood Map Activity (8 minutes)
Foods That Boost or Lower Mood
Cool-Down Reflection (4 minutes)
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Activity
Worksheet
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