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Mood

Evidence-informed definition Updated August 1, 2026 How to cite this entry

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Mood can be defined as a temporary state of mind or feeling. It is also defined as a conscious state of mind or predominant emotion. In Nutritional Psychology, mood refers to a sub-clinical or non-clinical experience relating to affect, happiness, sadness, vigor, etc.

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Written by Ephi Lu
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  1. Smith, G., Roy, R., Slykerman, R., & Gillies, N. (2026). Food and Mood Study – Exploring the determinants of dietary behaviours that support wellbeing in young adults with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and/or stress in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 85(OCE3), E233. doi:10.1017/S0029665126104741 View source
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Ephi Lu. (2026). Mood. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.

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