Lunch Bunch 4/5

(T/F) Skipping meals will help improve your mood

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Skipping meals leads to low blood sugar that leave you feeling weak and tired

Low blood sugars make you feel

• Happy

• Weak/Tired

• Energized

• Nauseous

Answer explanation

Signs + symptoms of low blood sugar can include feeling:

-weak

-tired

-irritable

Cutting out food groups can...

• Make you stronger

• Helps you focus

• Cause stomach pain

• Makes it harder to get the essential nutrients needed

(T/F) Low levels of B vitamins, vitamin D and omega-3 are associated with decrease mood and energy

• True

• False

Eating too many refined carbohydrates like white bread, baked goods and cereals can...

• Increase energy level

• Cause blood sugars to rise + fall rapidly

• Lead to low energy + irritability

• Increase your mood + keep you alert

Fatty fish such as tuna or salmon is a great source of

• Vitamin B

• Zinc

• Omega-3

• Carbohydrates

Which food will NOT help improve mood

• Oats

• Donuts

• Berries

• Nuts + Seeds

Answer explanation

Remember...

Eating too many refined carbs can lead to low energy + irritability

What habits will support your mental health?

• Physical Activity

• Drinking 3 sodas a day

• Skipping meals

• Eating a variety of foods

Answer explanation

Habits that will support your mental health include:

1. Eating throughout the day

2. Eating more whole grains

3. Variety in of foods in diet

4. Including omega-3 rich foods

5. Drinking plenty of fluids

6. Moving regularly

(T/F) Food can play a role in development, prevention and management of mental health

• True

• False

(T/F) What you eat can affect your mood in a positive or negative way

• True

• False