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Key Facts: Pancyprian Health Education Exam

042

Official subject code for ΑΓΩΓΗ ΥΓΕΙΑΣ in the 2026 Pancyprian Access Examinations

Cyprus Examinations Service

3 hours per the official 2026 timetable

Official examination duration from the 2026 timetable

Cyprus Examinations Service

EUR 25

2026 fee per access subject (not code 032)

Cyprus Examinations Service

0–20

Marking scale for each Pancyprian subject

Cyprus Examinations Service

8–26 June 2026

Examination period of the 2026 Pancyprian Access Examinations

Cyprus Examinations Service

100

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Free 100-question English-language MCQ study bank for Pancyprian Health Education (code 042). Official duration: 3 hours per the official 2026 timetable. Official fee: EUR 25.00 per access subject in 2026. This bank is a study aid, not an official translation or format simulation.

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1Which macronutrient provides approximately 9 kcal of energy per gram when metabolised by the body?
A.Dietary fat
B.Protein
C.Carbohydrate
D.Dietary fibre
Explanation: Fats are the most energy-dense macronutrient, yielding about 9 kcal per gram, which is why high-fat foods are very calorie-dense. This is a foundational fact in the nutrition unit of the health-education syllabus.
2A prolonged deficiency of vitamin C in the diet leads to which disease?
A.Rickets
B.Night blindness
C.Scurvy
D.Goitre
Explanation: Scurvy is the classic vitamin C deficiency disease, causing bleeding gums, poor wound healing and joint pain, because vitamin C is needed for collagen formation. It is prevented by regular intake of citrus fruits and fresh vegetables.
3Which food is the best source of haem iron, the form of iron most easily absorbed by the body?
A.Spinach
B.Lean red meat
C.White bread
D.Butter
Explanation: Haem iron, found in animal foods such as red meat, is absorbed far more efficiently than the non-haem iron in plant foods. Adequate iron intake prevents iron-deficiency anaemia, a common problem in adolescence.
4A man weighs 70 kg and is 1.75 m tall. What is his Body Mass Index (BMI) and its classification?
A.24.5 kg/m² — overweight
B.19.1 kg/m² — underweight
C.22.9 kg/m² — healthy weight
D.28.6 kg/m² — obese
Explanation: BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 70 ÷ (1.75 × 1.75) = 70 ÷ 3.0625 ≈ 22.9 kg/m², which falls in the healthy range of 18.5–24.9. Being able to calculate and classify BMI is a core skill in the nutrition syllabus.
5Which group of vitamins is water-soluble and therefore needs to be consumed regularly because it is not stored in large amounts?
A.Vitamins A, D, E and K
B.Vitamin D only
C.Vitamin E only
D.The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C
Explanation: The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C dissolve in water, are poorly stored and excess is excreted in urine, so a regular dietary supply is needed. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are stored in the liver and fatty tissues.
6Which vitamin is required for collagen synthesis and also improves the absorption of non-haem iron from plant foods?
A.Vitamin C
B.Vitamin A
C.Vitamin D
D.Vitamin K
Explanation: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is essential for forming collagen in skin, blood vessels and connective tissue, and it reduces non-haem iron to a more absorbable form. Drinking orange juice with a legume meal is a classic example taught in the syllabus.
7On a 2,000 kcal daily diet in which 30% of energy comes from fat, how many grams of fat does this correspond to (fat yields 9 kcal/g)?
A.200 g
B.About 67 g
C.About 33 g
D.About 150 g
Explanation: 30% of 2,000 kcal is 600 kcal from fat. Dividing by 9 kcal per gram gives about 67 g of fat. This kind of energy-percentage calculation is a typical application task in the nutrition unit.
8Which nutrient should women take in adequate amounts before conception and in early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida?
A.Vitamin B12
B.Vitamin K
C.Folic acid (vitamin B9)
D.Vitamin E
Explanation: Folic acid is essential for the correct closure of the embryonic neural tube in the first weeks of pregnancy. Health authorities recommend supplementation before and during early pregnancy, which is why it appears in both the nutrition and reproductive-health units.
9Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the traditional Mediterranean diet?
A.Olive oil as the main source of added fat
B.Daily consumption of large portions of red meat
C.Abundant vegetables, fruit and legumes
D.Moderate consumption of fish and poultry
Explanation: In the Mediterranean dietary pattern red meat is eaten only rarely and in small amounts, sitting at the top of the food pyramid. Its hallmark is plant foods, olive oil, legumes and moderate fish and dairy intake, a pattern linked to lower cardiovascular disease.
10Long-term iodine deficiency in a population is classically associated with which condition?
A.Type 2 diabetes
B.Hypertension
C.Iron-deficiency anaemia
D.Endemic goitre
Explanation: Iodine is needed to synthesise thyroid hormones; when intake is chronically low the thyroid enlarges, producing goitre. The use of iodised salt and seafood consumption prevent it, a standard public-health nutrition example.

About the Pancyprian Health Education Exam

The Pancyprian Access Examination in Health Education (code 042, ΑΓΩΓΗ ΥΓΕΙΑΣ) is a centrally set 2026 subject assessment administered by the Examinations Service of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth for university admission ranking in Cyprus and Greece. A 3-hour written Health Education paper in Greek. English-language MCQ study adaptation of health education syllabus content; not an official translation or format simulation.

Exam sponsor: Examinations Service, Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

A 3-hour written Health Education paper in Greek. English-language MCQ study adaptation of health education syllabus content; not an official translation or format simulation.

Time Limit

3 hours per the official 2026 timetable

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–20 scale; no pass mark — feeds the access/ranking grade (βαθμός πρόσβασης) for Cyprus and Greece public university allocation.

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 25.00 per access subject for 2026 (EUR 50.00 only for Practical Physical Performance Test code 032), payable electronically by card during the official 2–17 April 2026 payment window per Examinations Service notices.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

22%

Nutrition

Practice coverage of nutrition mapped to the official Pancyprian syllabus for this subject.

18%

Physical Mental Health

Practice coverage of physical mental health mapped to the official Pancyprian syllabus for this subject.

18%

First Aid Safety

Practice coverage of first aid safety mapped to the official Pancyprian syllabus for this subject.

16%

Substance Abuse Prevention

Practice coverage of substance abuse prevention mapped to the official Pancyprian syllabus for this subject.

14%

Reproductive Health

Practice coverage of reproductive health mapped to the official Pancyprian syllabus for this subject.

12%

Public Health Environment

Practice coverage of public health environment mapped to the official Pancyprian syllabus for this subject.

Preparing for the Pancyprian Health Education Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–20 scale; no pass mark — feeds the access/ranking grade (βαθμός πρόσβασης) for Cyprus and Greece public university allocation.
  • Assessment: A 3-hour written Health Education paper in Greek. English-language MCQ study adaptation of health education syllabus content; not an official translation or format simulation.
  • Time limit: 3 hours per the official 2026 timetable
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 25.00 per access subject for 2026 (EUR 50.00 only for Practical Physical Performance Test code 032), payable electronically by card during the official 2–17 April 2026 payment window per Examinations Service notices. Official sources

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Pancyprian Health Education: Suggested Study Strategy

1Read the official 2026 specification row for code 042 (ΑΓΩΓΗ ΥΓΕΙΑΣ) on the Examinations Service guide before drilling MCQs.
2After each wrong answer, rewrite the rule or concept in your own words with one new example.
3Schedule weekly timed practice with official past papers so you build the non-MCQ skills the real paper requires.
4Track weak categories from this bank and re-test them after 48 hours.
5Confirm logistics (centre, materials, language of response) from panexams.moec.gov.cy announcements, not from third-party summaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the official Pancyprian Health Education exam?

No. The official assessment is administered by the Cyprus Examinations Service as a constructed-response, drawing, performance or mixed paper under code 042. This bank is a free English-language MCQ study adaptation for revision; practise every required non-MCQ component with official past papers and the specification.

How is the subject marked?

Like all Pancyprian access subjects it is marked on a 0–20 scale. There is no pass mark; the grade contributes to the access/ranking grade used for admission to public universities in Cyprus and Greece.

What is the 2026 exam fee?

EUR 25.00 per access subject (EUR 50.00 only for Practical Physical Performance Test code 032), payable by card in the official 2–17 April 2026 window, with exemptions for specified groups.

Who can sit this examination?

Final-year student or graduate of a Cyprus public secondary school (lyceum cycle), the English School Nicosia, a licensed private school, or an equivalent foreign upper-secondary school (with certification), within Examinations Service nationality/residence rules. Applications are electronic; un-promoted final-year students with 135+ absences are excluded.

Why is the practice bank in English?

OpenExamPrep publishes one English-language practice URL per exam. Where the tested skill is another language, stems/options may retain that language while explanations stay in English. The bank is not an official translation of the Greek (or other) exam environment.

How should I use this bank with official materials?

Use the bank to diagnose weak syllabus areas, then switch to Θέματα - Λύσεις and the official specification on panexams.moec.gov.cy for timed written, drawing or performance practice that this bank does not simulate.