What practice helps a healthy habit become part of daily life?
A Try it once only
B Change it every hour
C Practice it most days
D Wait for perfect conditions
Answer: C. Practice it most days. CDC describes healthy habits as small actions practiced regularly; repetition helps make them part of family life.
When choosing a family health goal, what should caregivers do first?
A Choose a realistic change
B Change every habit immediately
C Copy another family’s plan
D Set an impossible target
Answer: A. Choose a realistic change. CDC recommends starting with what feels doable and building gradually.
How can adults help children learn healthy behaviors?
A Model the behavior
B Use reminders alone
C Avoid joining activities
D Leave choices unexplained
Answer: A. Model the behavior. Children learn by watching caregivers, so adults can model the habits they hope children will practice.
Why can a small change be a useful beginning?
A It replaces every routine
B It guarantees quick results
C Changes build over time
D It removes family choice
Answer: C. Changes build over time. CDC notes that small changes practiced over time can add up.
Which approach fits family needs when planning new habits?
A Use one rigid schedule
B Change everything at once
C Avoid discussing goals
D Make a flexible family plan
Answer: D. Make a flexible family plan. A simple family plan can help choose realistic habits and adapt if an approach is not working.
What foods can support a varied eating pattern?
A Candy, soda, and chips
B Fruits, vegetables, whole grains
C Only one favorite food
D Sweet drinks and snacks
Answer: B. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains. CDC recommends offering fruits, vegetables, and whole grains as part of healthy eating.
Which drink is a healthy everyday choice for children?
A Plain water
B Sugary soda
C Sweetened tea
D Energy drinks
Answer: A. Plain water. CDC encourages families to choose water instead of sugary drinks.
Which foods can provide protein in a family eating plan?
A Candy and fruit juice
B Chips and sweet rolls
C Soda and crackers
D Beans, lentils, poultry, fish
Answer: D. Beans, lentils, poultry, fish. CDC lists beans, lentils, poultry, and fish among protein food choices.
How can caregivers help children explore school meals?
A Skip lunch planning
B Review menus together
C Require one new food
D Replace meals with candy
Answer: B. Review menus together. CDC suggests reviewing school menus together and encouraging children to try new foods.
When a child helps prepare food, what habit can that support?
A Skipping meals regularly
B Avoiding family cooking
C Choosing only sweets
D Interest in healthy foods
Answer: D. Interest in healthy foods. CDC suggests letting children help wash, choose, or prepare ingredients.
What is common about toddlers’ appetite from day to day?
A Amount can vary each day
B It must stay identical
C It always increases daily
D It follows a fixed schedule
Answer: A. Amount can vary each day. CDC notes toddlers may not eat the same amount or type of food each day.
If a young child does not finish a meal, what is a supportive response?
A Force a clean plate
B Remove all future snacks
C Compare with siblings
D Offer without pressuring
Answer: D. Offer without pressuring. CDC guidance for toddlers is to offer healthy foods while letting the child decide whether and how much to eat.
Which beverages should make up most children’s drink choices?
A Soda and sports drinks
B Plain water and milk
C Sweet tea and juice
D Energy drinks and soda
Answer: B. Plain water and milk. The American Academy of Pediatrics says plain water and milk should make up most children’s beverage choices.
When serving sugary foods or drinks, what is a healthier pattern?
A Offer them less often
B Make them every meal
C Use them instead of water
D Serve them before bedtime
Answer: A. Offer them less often. CDC recommends limiting foods and drinks high in added sugar.
Why limit foods high in added sugar, saturated fat, and salt?
A Guarantee a perfect diet
B Replace all family meals
C Support healthier eating patterns
D Prevent every illness
Answer: C. Support healthier eating patterns. CDC recommends limiting these components to support healthy eating.
Which choice can help caregivers model healthy eating at home?
A Avoid fruits and vegetables
B Drink sugary beverages often
C Eat a variety of foods
D Skip shared meals
Answer: C. Eat a variety of foods. CDC encourages caregivers to model healthy eating at home.
According to CDC, how should children ages 3–5 be physically active?
A Only once each week
B Only during school
C For one short season
D Throughout the day
Answer: D. Throughout the day. CDC says children ages 3–5 should be active throughout the day for growth and development.
For children ages 6–17, what daily activity target does CDC recommend?
A Ten minutes weekly
B At least 60 minutes
C One hour monthly
D No planned movement
Answer: B. At least 60 minutes. CDC recommends at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity each day for ages 6–17.
WHO recommends how much daily activity for children ages 1–2?
A Thirty minutes weekly
B At least 180 minutes
C Two hours monthly
D No active play
Answer: B. At least 180 minutes. WHO recommends at least 180 minutes of varied physical activity throughout the day for children ages 1–2.
Which WHO activity target applies to children ages 3–4?
A 30 total; 10 vigorous
B 60 total; 20 vigorous
C 180 total; 60 moderate-to-vigorous
D Only weekend activity
Answer: C. 180 total; 60 moderate-to-vigorous. WHO recommends 180 minutes of varied activity for ages 3–4, including at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity.
How can adults make active play more appealing to young children?
A Require the same sport
B Choose safe, enjoyable play
C Use exercise as punishment
D Discourage outdoor movement
Answer: B. Choose safe, enjoyable play. CDC advises caregivers to encourage age-appropriate activities children enjoy.
For infants who are not yet mobile, what activity does WHO highlight while awake?
A Restrained stroller time
B Screen viewing
C Unsupervised water play
D Supervised tummy time
Answer: D. Supervised tummy time. WHO recommends at least 30 minutes of tummy time spread through the day for infants who are not yet mobile, while awake.
Which activity can encourage movement in young children?
A Watching a long video
B Sitting through a game
C Staying in a stroller
D Jumping or riding tricycles
Answer: D. Jumping or riding tricycles. CDC gives jumping and riding a tricycle as examples of active play for preschool children.
What can replace long sitting periods for young children?
A More screen time
B Active play breaks
C Longer car rides
D Extra seated lessons
Answer: B. Active play breaks. WHO recommends limiting extended restraint and sedentary time while providing active play opportunities.
Why let children choose physical activities they enjoy?
A It can support participation
B It guarantees athletic skill
C It removes adult supervision
D It prevents all injuries
Answer: A. It can support participation. CDC encourages children to take part in a variety of activities that are age-appropriate and enjoyable.
Why keep a steady bedtime routine?
A It removes sleep needs
B It supports predictable sleep
C It guarantees instant sleep
D It prevents every waking
Answer: B. It supports predictable sleep. Regular sleep and wake times can support adequate, good-quality sleep.
Which schedule should families try to keep consistent?
A Snack and screen time
B Homework and chores
C Bedtime and wake time
D Shopping and travel
Answer: C. Bedtime and wake time. CDC recommends a regular bedtime and wake-up time, including on weekends.
How much sleep is recommended for children ages 6–12 per day?
A Four to six hours
B Nine to twelve hours
C Six to eight hours
D Thirteen to fifteen hours
Answer: B. Nine to twelve hours. CDC lists 9–12 hours per 24 hours for children ages 6–12.
What sleep range does CDC list for adolescents ages 13–18?
A Three to five hours
B Five to seven hours
C Eleven to thirteen hours
D Eight to ten hours
Answer: D. Eight to ten hours. CDC cites 8–10 hours per 24 hours for adolescents ages 13–18.
Which sleep range applies to children ages 3–5, including naps?
A Four to six hours
B Seven to nine hours
C Ten to thirteen hours
D Fourteen to seventeen hours
Answer: C. Ten to thirteen hours. CDC’s sleep guidance lists 10–13 hours for children ages 3–5, including naps.
What bedroom conditions may help children sleep well?
A Quiet, dark, comfortable room
B Bright, noisy room
C Hot, crowded room
D Television playing loudly
Answer: A. Quiet, dark, comfortable room. CDC suggests keeping bedrooms quiet, dark, and at a comfortable temperature.
Why can an evening media curfew support children’s sleep?
A Screens replace sleep needs
B Devices improve every bedtime
C Videos guarantee deeper sleep
D Screens may delay bedtime
Answer: D. Screens may delay bedtime. CDC notes that technology use may contribute to late bedtimes.
If sleep difficulties keep recurring, whom should caregivers contact?
A A social media group
B A healthcare professional
C An unverified seller
D A television host
Answer: B. A healthcare professional. Persistent sleep concerns are a reason to seek guidance from a child’s healthcare professional.
What is the first step in CDC’s handwashing sequence?
A Wet hands with clean water
B Dry hands with a towel
C Apply lotion to palms
D Rinse before wetting
Answer: A. Wet hands with clean water. CDC’s first step is wetting hands with clean, running water before applying soap.
How long should children scrub their hands with soap?
A Two seconds
B Five seconds
C At least 20 seconds
D One full minute
Answer: C. At least 20 seconds. CDC recommends scrubbing with soap for at least 20 seconds.
Where should children scrub carefully while washing hands?
A Only the wrists
B Only the palms
C Over clean sleeves
D Between fingers and nails
Answer: D. Between fingers and nails. CDC says to lather the backs of hands, between fingers, and under nails.
At which times should children wash their hands?
A Only before sleeping
B Before eating, after toileting
C Only after outdoor play
D Before every conversation
Answer: B. Before eating, after toileting. CDC highlights washing before eating and after using the toilet.
After a child coughs or sneezes into their hands, what should happen?
A Wash hands with soap
B Wipe hands on clothing
C Touch shared food
D Skip handwashing
Answer: A. Wash hands with soap. CDC recommends handwashing after coughing, sneezing, or blowing the nose.
When soap and water are unavailable, what sanitizer strength should families choose?
A At least 60% alcohol
B At least 10% alcohol
C Exactly 20% alcohol
D No alcohol at all
Answer: A. At least 60% alcohol. CDC recommends an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol when soap and water are unavailable.
Who can help children build handwashing habits?
A Only older siblings
B Television advertisements
C Caregivers who model it
D Unfamiliar online users
Answer: C. Caregivers who model it. CDC advises adults to model handwashing and give reminders while children learn.
When should caregivers begin cleaning a baby’s teeth?
A At the first birthday
B After all baby teeth erupt
C When permanent teeth appear
D When the first tooth appears
Answer: D. When the first tooth appears. CDC advises beginning tooth care when teeth come in, using a soft, small-bristled toothbrush.
How often should children brush their teeth each day?
A Twice each day
B Once each week
C Only after sweets
D Every other day
Answer: A. Twice each day. CDC recommends brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste for children.
How much toothpaste should a child younger than three use?
A Rice-grain smear
B Full brush-length amount
C One large squeeze
D A pea-sized mound
Answer: A. Rice-grain smear. CDC advises a rice-grain-sized smear before age three; ask a clinician about fluoride use under age two.
How much toothpaste is recommended for children ages 3–6?
A A full brush-length
B Two large squeezes
C A pea-sized amount
D A spoonful each time
Answer: C. A pea-sized amount. CDC recommends no more than a pea-sized amount for ages 3–6.
What should caregivers do before using fluoride toothpaste for a child under two?
A Double the toothpaste amount
B Ask a dentist or doctor
C Use adult mouthwash
D Stop brushing completely
Answer: B. Ask a dentist or doctor. CDC advises consulting a doctor or dentist first about fluoride toothpaste for children younger than two.
Why should an adult watch a child younger than six brush?
A Finish every brushing for them
B Avoid teaching healthy habits
C Check amount and technique
D Replace regular dental visits
Answer: C. Check amount and technique. CDC says to watch children younger than six brush, use a pea-sized amount, and spit toothpaste out.
By when should a baby have a first dental visit?
A By the fifth birthday
B By the first birthday
C After permanent teeth erupt
D Only if pain begins
Answer: B. By the first birthday. CDC recommends visiting a dentist by a baby’s first birthday.
How can caregivers clean an infant’s gums before teeth erupt?
A A hard-bristled brush
B Sweetened gauze
C Soft, clean cloth
D Adult mouthwash
Answer: C. Soft, clean cloth. CDC recommends wiping a baby’s gums with a soft, clean cloth twice daily before teeth come in.
Why choose water instead of sugary drinks more often?
A More caffeine intake
B It replaces every meal
C It guarantees cavity prevention
D Less added sugar exposure
Answer: D. Less added sugar exposure. Water helps reduce exposure to added sugars that can contribute to cavities.
What works well when a family wants healthier routines?
A Start with one doable change
B Change every habit overnight
C Use a strict perfect plan
D Wait until life is easy
Answer: A. Start with one doable change. CDC encourages families to start with a realistic habit and build gradually.