Health Literacy Quiz

Which is NOT a behavior that can have a positive impact on health status?

• Researching medical information

• Following outdated medical advice

• Determining if medical advertisements are fraudulent

• Reading medical instructions carefully

Which of the following is an example of a healthy choice that is seen as an investment?

• Eating food when hungry.

• Using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer in the future.

• Taking off a coat and sweater when feeling hot.

• Avoiding flossing because it is time consuming.

Which of the following is NOT an example of preventative care?

• Wellness checkups

• Developing healthy habits

• Going to a doctor only when something is wrong

• Keeping up-to-date with vaccines

Which of the following actions can allow a person to catch health issues early before they grow into more serious issues?

• Reading medical advertisements

• Getting plenty of sleep and exercising

• Eating nutritious foods

• Regular wellness check-ups

What is a sign of fraud in advertising a healthcare product?

• Health benefit claims that are based in research.

• There is a return policy if it doesn't work.

• A celebrity endorsement.

• There is a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

What is a sign of fraud in advertising a healthcare product?

• A revolutionary claim that has not been covered in the news.

• There is a return policy if it doesn't work.

• A celebrity endorsement.

• Health benefit claims that are based in research.

Which of the following has an impact on your mental health?

• Exercise and nutrition

• Maintaining positive friendships

• Getting plenty of sleep regularly

• All of the above

Which of the following statements is false?

• Maintaining positive social connections is important for your mental health.

• Your physical health is not connected to your mental health.

• Maintaining positive mental health requires taking care of your body as well.

• Getting enough sleep regularly can positively impact your mental health.

What is an example of how a community can help promote more exercise?

• Having protected bike lanes

• Making it cheaper for fast food restaurants to do business

• Creating more highway lanes to reduce traffic problems

• Reducing hours and services at the community pool

Having protected lanes on roads for bikes is an example of how _______.

• a community is designed has no impact on a person's personal health.

• a person's community can have an impact on their personal health.

• a community may just be following a fad

• a community has just wasted a lot of money