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1According to standard nutrition science used in upper-secondary health education, approximately how many kilocalories does one gram of dietary fat provide?
A.About 9 kcal per gram
B.About 4 kcal per gram
C.About 7 kcal per gram
D.About 2 kcal per gram
Explanation: Dietary fat is the most energy-dense macronutrient at roughly 9 kcal per gram. Protein and carbohydrate provide about 4 kcal/g each, and alcohol about 7 kcal/g.
2What is the main public-health reason adolescents are encouraged to get regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity most days of the week?
A.It supports cardiorespiratory fitness, bone health, mood regulation, and long-term chronic disease risk reduction
B.It completely eliminates the need for sleep
C.It replaces all other forms of health education
D.It guarantees freedom from all infectious disease
Explanation: Regular physical activity improves fitness, supports bone and metabolic health, benefits mental wellbeing, and lowers long-term risk of several noncommunicable diseases. It does not remove the need for sleep or guarantee immunity.
3Which statement best describes the role of sleep for a secondary-school student?
A.Adequate sleep supports learning, memory consolidation, mood regulation, and physical recovery
B.Sleep is optional if caffeine intake is high enough
C.Only weekend sleep matters for academic performance
D.Sleep mainly affects height and nothing else
Explanation: Sleep is a biological necessity that supports cognitive performance, emotional regulation, immune function, and recovery. Chronic restriction impairs learning and wellbeing.
4Which dietary pattern is generally most consistent with modern national nutrition recommendations for health promotion?
A.A varied diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and unsaturated fats, with limited free sugars and excess salt
B.A diet based only on protein shakes and supplements
C.A diet that excludes all carbohydrates permanently
D.A diet consisting mainly of ultra-processed snacks
Explanation: Public-health nutrition guidance emphasises variety, plant foods, whole grains, healthy fats, and limiting free sugars, excess salt, and highly processed products—not extreme single-food or elimination extremes for the general population.
5Why is tobacco smoking considered a major public-health problem?
A.It is a leading cause of preventable disease and premature death, including cancers, cardiovascular disease, and chronic respiratory illness
B.It only affects people who smoke more than two packs a day
C.It is mainly a cosmetic issue with no medical risks
D.It improves long-term lung function
Explanation: Tobacco smoking is one of the strongest modifiable risk factors for multiple cancers, heart and lung disease, and premature death. Even lower intensity use carries substantial risk.
6What is the safest general public-health message about alcohol for adolescents under the legal drinking age?
A.No alcohol use is the healthiest option for adolescents because the developing brain and body are more vulnerable to alcohol harms
B.Any amount of alcohol is proven to improve school performance
C.Alcohol is risk-free if mixed with energy drinks
D.Only spirits are harmful; beer is always safe
Explanation: Adolescent brains and bodies are still developing, and alcohol can harm cognition, mental health, injury risk, and later addiction vulnerability. Public-health guidance supports abstinence for minors.
7Which behaviour most clearly supports oral health in everyday life?
A.Regular toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing or interdental cleaning, and limiting frequent free-sugar intake
B.Brushing only once a week with water
C.Relying only on mouthwash and never brushing
D.Chewing hard candy to clean teeth
Explanation: Daily mechanical cleaning with fluoride toothpaste, interdental care, and reducing frequent sugar exposure are core evidence-based oral-health behaviours.
8What is a core purpose of hand hygiene in everyday disease prevention?
A.Reducing transmission of many infectious agents, especially after toilet use, before eating, and when hands are visibly soiled
B.Replacing the need for all vaccines
C.Eliminating the need for clean water systems
D.Guaranteeing immunity after one wash
Explanation: Hand hygiene is a simple, effective measure to cut transmission of many pathogens. It complements—not replaces—vaccination, sanitation, and other public-health measures.
9Which statement about body mass index (BMI) is most accurate for health-education purposes?
A.BMI is a population screening tool relating weight to height; it does not alone diagnose an individual’s health status
B.BMI perfectly measures body fat in every person
C.BMI replaces the need for blood pressure or blood tests
D.BMI can only be used for infants
Explanation: BMI is a simple weight-for-height index useful at population level and as a screening cue, but it does not directly measure fat mass or capture full individual health.
10Why do public-health guidelines recommend limiting free sugars in the diet?
A.High free-sugar intake is linked with dental caries and excess energy intake that can contribute to overweight and related risks
B.Sugar is toxic in any amount and must be fully eliminated by everyone
C.Only natural fruit sugars cause diabetes immediately
D.Free sugars are required for bone mineralisation
Explanation: Evidence links frequent free-sugar intake especially to dental caries and higher energy density that can promote weight gain. Guidance focuses on limiting free sugars, not demonising all carbohydrate-containing foods equally.
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