HEC101V – HEALTH EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENT 01 – MCQ ANSWERS
Select the correct answer for each of the following questions.
1. Identify the statement which most appropriately defines health according to the United
Nations’ World Health Organisation.
A. A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
B. A good condition that allows individuals to function at their optimum level
C. Knowing and keeping good grooming habits
D. Total care of the body and meeting the demands of life each day
2. Monde’s father, two aunts and an uncle, all from the father’s side, suffer from
hypertension. One can consider these occurrences a result of ……………….
A. chromosomes
B. the environment
C. intellectual impairment
D. heredity
3. Mrs Kay is concerned with promoting health at the school where she works. Which of the
aims below does not address the children’s health?
A. To help learners enjoy good physical, mental, emotional and social health
B. Access to appropriate services to address the health needs of the school community
C. To raise awareness of health issues
D. To increase knowledge of health issues and to develop life skills.
4. -------------- is the scientific study of how living things interact with their natural
environment.
A. An ecosystem
B. A biosphere
C. Ecology
D. The environment
5. Read the extract below before answering the questions.
Identify an easy step below that will extend life, improve fitness and enhance the
environment.
ASSIGNMENT 01 – MCQ ANSWERS
Select the correct answer for each of the following questions.
1. Identify the statement which most appropriately defines health according to the United
Nations’ World Health Organisation.
A. A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
B. A good condition that allows individuals to function at their optimum level
C. Knowing and keeping good grooming habits
D. Total care of the body and meeting the demands of life each day
2. Monde’s father, two aunts and an uncle, all from the father’s side, suffer from
hypertension. One can consider these occurrences a result of ……………….
A. chromosomes
B. the environment
C. intellectual impairment
D. heredity
3. Mrs Kay is concerned with promoting health at the school where she works. Which of the
aims below does not address the children’s health?
A. To help learners enjoy good physical, mental, emotional and social health
B. Access to appropriate services to address the health needs of the school community
C. To raise awareness of health issues
D. To increase knowledge of health issues and to develop life skills.
4. -------------- is the scientific study of how living things interact with their natural
environment.
A. An ecosystem
B. A biosphere
C. Ecology
D. The environment
5. Read the extract below before answering the questions.
Identify an easy step below that will extend life, improve fitness and enhance the
environment.
