🍎 Topic Summary
Our diet has a huge impact on our mood and overall well-being. Certain foods can boost serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain, which are neurotransmitters associated with happiness and pleasure. A well-designed meal plan that incorporates these mood-boosting foods can help improve your mental health and make you feel more energized and positive.
This activity will guide you through the process of creating your own mood-boosting meal plan by understanding key vocabulary, identifying mood-enhancing foods, and thinking critically about your dietary choices. Let's explore how to eat our way to a better mood!
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their correct definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Serotonin |
a) Essential nutrients that the body needs to function properly. |
| 2. Dopamine |
b) A substance in food that provides energy and nutrients. |
| 3. Nutrients |
c) A neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. |
| 4. Diet |
d) A neurotransmitter that regulates mood, sleep, and appetite. |
| 5. Food |
e) The kinds of food a person, animal, or community habitually eats. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank: mood, energy, balanced, nutrients, brain.
A __________ diet is essential for maintaining good __________ and overall health. The food we eat provides __________ that our body and __________ need to function properly. Eating a variety of foods ensures we get all the necessary __________, which helps to regulate our __________.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
How can personalizing a meal plan to include your favorite healthy foods help you stick to it and improve your mood in the long run?
