Foods and Moods Curriculum

 

Some students use food to cope with negative moods. (See the Correlation between Depression and Obesity tip sheet for more information on this.) Below, you will find resources to help students in a group setting explore the reasons why they eat and how they feel about themselves:

Module​​	Discussion Topics	Worksheets/Projects
Module 1: Healthy Eating 101	Family, Health, and Food (30 minutes)	Worksheet: Family and Food (20 minutes plus discussion)
Module 2: Move It!	Stress Relief (20 minutes)	Worksheet: Barriers to Exercise Worksheet: Stress and Exercise Project: Creating a Center Garden
Module 3: Tying it Together: Body Weight, Body Image, and Goal Setting	Setting Goals (20 minutes) Relaxation Techniques (10-20 minutes)	Worksheet: Emotional Eating Worksheet: Setting Goals (parts A and B) Worksheet: Body Image