Health Education MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: April 19, 2025

1. What is the primary goal of health education?
(A) To promote knowledge and skills for healthy living
(B) To enforce medical treatments
(C) To increase healthcare costs
(D) To limit physical activities

2. Which of the following is considered a primary component of health education?
(A) Financial literacy
(B) Physical fitness
(C) Environmental awareness
(D) Emotional well-being

3. What does “health literacy” refer to?
(A) The ability to read medical prescriptions
(B) The capacity to obtain, process, and understand health information
(C) The skill of writing health reports
(D) The knowledge of fitness equipment

4. Which lifestyle choice is most directly associated with improved health?
(A) Sedentary behavior
(B) Regular physical activity
(C) Smoking
(D) Poor nutrition

5. What is the role of nutrition in health education?
(A) To promote fast food consumption
(B) To teach about balanced diets and healthy eating habits
(C) To encourage unhealthy weight loss
(D) To eliminate all fats from the diet

6. What is a primary prevention strategy in health education?
(A) Treating diseases after they occur
(B) Vaccination and immunization
(C) Managing chronic conditions
(D) Conducting surgeries

7. Which of the following factors is a social determinant of health?
(A) Genetics
(B) Education
(C) Age
(D) Gender

8. What does “mental health” encompass?
(A) Only the absence of mental illness
(B) Emotional, psychological, and social well-being
(C) Physical fitness
(D) Nutritional knowledge

9. Which method is effective for teaching health education in schools?
(A) Lectures only
(B) Interactive activities and discussions
(C) Memorization of facts
(D) Standardized testing

10. What is the significance of community health programs?
(A) They reduce the need for healthcare professionals.
(B) They improve the overall health of populations.
(C) They focus solely on physical health.
(D) They limit access to health information.

11. Which of the following is a key aspect of sexual health education?
(A) Promoting abstinence only
(B) Providing comprehensive information about sexual health
(C) Avoiding discussions about consent
(D) Limiting knowledge about sexually transmitted infections

12. What is the purpose of health screenings?
(A) To identify individuals with a poor lifestyle
(B) To detect health conditions early
(C) To prescribe medications
(D) To promote unhealthy habits

13. Which nutrient is essential for energy production in the body?
(A) Vitamins
(B) Carbohydrates
(C) Minerals
(D) Water

14. What is the impact of smoking on health?
(A) It improves lung capacity.
(B) It increases the risk of chronic diseases.
(C) It has no significant effects.
(D) It aids in weight loss.

15. Which approach is effective for promoting healthy behaviors?
(A) Punitive measures
(B) Positive reinforcement
(C) Ignoring unhealthy choices
(D) Simplistic solutions

16. What does “wellness” encompass?
(A) Only physical health
(B) A holistic approach to health including physical, mental, and social well-being
(C) Absence of disease
(D) Financial stability

17. Which of the following is an example of a health-related goal?
(A) To win a competition
(B) To exercise for 30 minutes five times a week
(C) To eat junk food
(D) To skip meals

18. What is the purpose of health education in schools?
(A) To promote competition
(B) To instill lifelong healthy habits
(C) To eliminate physical activities
(D) To focus solely on academic success

19. Which of the following is a common barrier to accessing healthcare?
(A) Availability of services
(B) High costs of care
(C) Effective communication
(D) Support from family

20. What does “active living” refer to?
(A) A sedentary lifestyle
(B) Incorporating physical activity into daily routines
(C) Engaging only in structured exercise
(D) Avoiding all forms of movement

21. Which of the following is an important skill in health education?
(A) Critical thinking
(B) Blind adherence to guidelines
(C) Ignoring evidence-based practices
(D) Only memorizing information

22. What is the purpose of public health campaigns?
(A) To increase healthcare costs
(B) To raise awareness and promote healthy behaviors
(C) To limit access to health information
(D) To discourage vaccinations

23. Which of the following best describes chronic diseases?
(A) They last for a short time.
(B) They are preventable through lifestyle changes.
(C) They have long durations and require ongoing management.
(D) They are only found in older adults.

24. What is the role of a health educator?
(A) To provide medical treatments
(B) To share knowledge and skills for health improvement
(C) To conduct surgeries
(D) To manage health facilities

25. Which factor can influence an individual’s health behavior?
(A) Personal values
(B) Social norms
(C) Environmental factors
(D) All of the above