Nutrition
This is the suggested daily calorie intake for adults.
What is 2000-2500 calories?
How much time a person exercise a day.
What is 60 minutes a day?
Grapes drying for many days creates this food.
What are Raisons?
Name 3 systems used here at Beacon that you can use when needing a break from the classroom.
Take 5, Light House Room, Triage,
What is Nikki's job title here at Beacon?
School Occupational Therapist (OT)
This is also known as the Sunshine Vitamin.
What is Vitamin D? Fun fact, always wear sunscreen but spend 15 minutes in the sun a day to get your Vitamin D.
Name 4 different types of Exercise!
Answers will vary.
This dip originated in the Middle East and is made of chickpeas and spices.
What is hummus?
Name all 6 of the clinicians here at Beacon High School
Aviva, Johnny, Jenny, Alison, Amanda, Yocasta
What is another job role Nikki has outside of Beacon?
Hint: Also teaches here at school....
Yoga Instructor
What is one food or drink that contains Calcium?
Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, Sardines, Broccoli, Greens
This is how many hours of sleep a teen should get each night.
What is 7 to 8 hours?
This is how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables.
What is 1/2 of my plate?
This relaxes your body, triggers endorphins, and may help you live longer.
What is laughter?
Name 3 different types of equipment used in Nikki's new sensory gym.
Yogibo, punching bag, sensory lights, light up fish tank, weighted blanket, rocking chair, bean bag chair, yoga balls, trampoline, fidgets, aromatherapy machine.
What is a food or drink that contains Vitamin C?
Citrus Fruits, OJ, Strawberries, Broccoli, Green Peppers
What type of activities are offered here at Beacon?
What is yoga, outdoor looping, outdoor games, indoor games?
About how many calories are considered 1lb of body fat?
~3,500 calories.
The earliest written records of this mindfulness practice are from 1500 BCE, usually done with eyes closed while sitting upwards.
What is meditation?
What kind of pet does Nikki's family own?
Dog! Named Copper (1/2 Pug, 1/2 king Charles Caviliar)
This vitamin often comes from fish or algae and helps with brain development?
What is Omega Three Fatty Acids?
Exercise that makes your heartbeat faster and makes you breath harder is called this.
What is aerobic activity?
When eaten fresh, this food is a summer vegetable. When it is dried, it is a grain.
What is Corn?
What is the 24 hour hotline you can call if you, or a friend feels like they are in danger to themselves or others?
Other than 911...
Crisis Mobile Hotline, 1.800.448.3000
What college (and city) did Nikki attend for both her Bachelor's and Master's Degree?
Worcester State University in Worcester, MA.