Around DC
What region of DC is Hattie Holmes in? (NE?NW?SE?SW?)
Northwest!
What do children say on Halloween when knocking on their neighbor's doors?
Trick or Treat!
Name a source of Calcium in the diet
Milk, Yogurt, etc
According to the CDC, how many minutes of exercise should you get a week? (+/- 30 minutes)
150 minutes or 30 minutes x 50 days
Talk with your group; what is the best halloween costume you've seen this year?
!!!
What is the address of the White House?
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20500
Sour Patch Kids
Where can you find probiotics? (Can you explain what they are as well - okay if not!)
Supplement or Yogurt
Name 3 Risk Factors for Falling; and how you can prevent them
Difficulty with Balance
Certain medicine
Vision problems
Poor Footwear
Home hazards: uneven steps, throw rugs, clutter
In what country do they celebrate "Dia De Los Muertos"
Mexico
What month do the Cherry Blossoms start to bloom in DC?
March
What company makes Snickers, M&Ms and Twix?
Mars
What is daily recommended calorie intake? Men? Women?
Women = 2000
Can you discuss and explain 1 scientific and 1 non-scientific reason why you feel happier after exercising/dancing/moving around?
Endorphins are endogenous Morphine - explain that pathway
What kind of dog was Scooby Doo?
Great Dane
What is the population of DC? (+/- 10,000)
712,816 as of 2020
What candy does the alien from E.T. eat?
Reece's Pieces
What is the DASH diet? and What is one food you may consider eating now?
Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension
Salmon!
Discuss and have a Hattie Holmes member explain Glycemic Index and name a food with high glycemic index
Glycemic index is measure of how much specific foods increase your blood sugar
Foods with High Glycemic Index = refined carbs and sugar
A diet high in Glycemic Index may increase your risk of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Where did the vampire Dracula live?
Transylvania (Romania today)
How tall is the Washington Monument? (+/-50 feet)
555 feet
What is the number one selling piece of candy in the United States?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
With a student, can you explain the Classic Diet-Heart Hypothesis? and One food you might consider eating in moderation after?
High saturated fat -> High serum cholesterol -> Atheromatous Plaque -> Coronary Artery Narrowing -> Myocardial infarction
Can you discuss and explain how the COVID mRNA vaccine works?
Explained!
What horror movie has a scene filmed right down the street from Georgetown's campus?
The Exorcist