Building a Healthy Community Quiz

Which of the following is a basic component of a healthy community?

• Access to clean water

• High pollution levels

• Lack of healthcare services

• Limited physical activity spaces

What is one simple way individuals can help improve community health?

• Littering in public parks

• Participating in community clean-up events

• Ignoring public health guidelines

• Avoiding physical activity

Which term describes the process of encouraging people to walk or bike instead of driving to reduce pollution?

• Urban sprawl

• Active transportation

• Industrialization

• Sedentary lifestyle

Which of the following is an example of a community health resource?

• Fast food restaurant

• Public library

• Community health clinic

• Shopping mall

A local government wants to reduce obesity rates. Which strategy would be most effective?

• Building more fast food outlets

• Creating more parks and recreational facilities

• Reducing access to fresh produce

• Limiting physical education in schools

How can schools contribute to developing a healthy community?

• By offering unhealthy snacks in vending machines

• By providing health education and promoting physical activity

• By discouraging student participation in sports

• By reducing the number of physical education classes

Which action best demonstrates community members working together to improve health?

• Ignoring local health campaigns

• Organizing a neighborhood exercise group

• Avoiding public spaces

• Refusing to recycle

A community notices an increase in respiratory illnesses. What is a logical first step to address this issue?

• Increase industrial emissions

• Investigate air quality and sources of pollution

• Ignore the problem

• Reduce access to healthcare

A city wants to improve mental health among its residents. Using evidence and reasoning, which plan would likely be most effective?

• Increase access to mental health services and create more green spaces

• Close all parks and recreational areas

• Reduce funding for community programs

• Limit social interaction opportunities

You are part of a student council tasked with improving your school’s health environment. Based on strategic planning, which combination of actions would best support a healthier community?

• Organize health fairs, promote healthy eating, and start a peer support group

• Sell only sugary drinks in the cafeteria

• Cancel all physical education classes

• Discourage student involvement in health initiatives