Kids learn that taking time to pause and recognize their feelings, emotions, and moods will help them to do a better job of making food and beverage choices.
Kids learn that if they take time to think about their feeling and emotions they can make better food and beverage choices.
Q: Which is the better choice: eat an orange or drink a glass of orange juice?
A: You are better off eating an orange and drinking a glass of water because you consume more fiber and less sugar from the fruit versus the juice. The same goes for apples, pears, cherries, or any kind of fruit!
Have you thought about the moments in your day when you make food choices?
This activity is about your mood and food choices. First, we will do a relay with scooters to select Food Activity Cards. Then, we will see which teams have the most green-light food cards and talk about mood and food choices.
Q: You get home from school and it's two hours until dinner. You are really hungry! Name some nutritious food choices you can make.
A: Answers can vary. Correct responses are a green-light food, water, or milk.
Q: You get home from school and are feeling bored. Is eating a green-light food a healthy choice?
A: Trick question! Before looking in the cupboard, check your mood. Green-light foods are great when you are hungry, but if you are bored it is better to move or do a relaxing activity.
Check your mood before you grab a snack!
When looking in the cupboard for a snack check your mood first. Ask yourself if you really are hungry.
Time: 10 Minutes
Share some strategies with kids so they can self-monitor to reduce screen time and increase play, exercise, and movement activities that boost their energy.
Learn MoreThese fitClub lessons and activities help kids build healthy decision-making habits that benefit their minds and bodies and encourage them to learn more.
Learn MoreGet kids thinking about how they can turn play into exercise and exercise into play and make a movement plan that is fun and easy to do throughout the day.
Learn MoreHelp kids understand that movement can be used as a strategy to motivate themselves and manage the many feelings, emotions, and moods they have each day.
Learn MoreIntroduce kids to serving and portion sizes for food and beverages. They will learn to use their hands as a portion guide just right for their body size.
Learn MoreKids do calm breathing and stretching, then discuss sleep and relaxation as a better option than screen time for energy and motivation to make fit choices.
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