Healthy Foundations in Early Childhood Settings
Multiple‑Choice Questions & Answers
1. Healthy development in early childhood is best described as:
A. Only physical growth
B. Physical, emotional, and social well‑being
C. Academic achievement only
D. Avoiding illness
Answer: B
2. A protective factor is:
A. Something that increases risk
B. Something that supports resilience
C. A type of illness
D. A punishment
Answer: B
3. A risk factor is:
A. Something that improves health
B. Something that increases vulnerability
C. A protective factor
D. A reward
Answer: B
,4. Resilience refers to:
A. Avoiding challenges
B. Recovering from difficulties
C. Never experiencing stress
D. Ignoring emotions
Answer: B
5. Secure attachment develops when caregivers:
A. Ignore children
B. Respond consistently and warmly
C. Use punishment
D. Avoid routines
Answer: B
6. A routine helps children feel:
A. Confused
B. Safe and predictable
C. Stressed
D. Overwhelmed
Answer: B
,7. Handwashing is important because it:
A. Wastes time
B. Reduces the spread of illness
C. Is optional
D. Only helps adults
Answer: B
8. Immunization protects children by:
A. Causing illness
B. Building immunity
C. Replacing hygiene
D. Eliminating all germs
Answer: B
9. Outdoor play supports:
A. Only physical development
B. Multiple developmental domains
C. Only social skills
D. Only literacy
Answer: B
10. A safe environment includes:
A. Hazards
, B. Supervision and safety checks
C. Unlocked chemicals
D. Broken materials
Answer: B
11. Nutrition in early childhood should focus on:
A. Sugary snacks
B. Balanced meals and healthy choices
C. Processed foods
D. Skipping meals
Answer: B
12. Physical activity helps children:
A. Become tired only
B. Build strength, coordination, and confidence
C. Avoid learning
D. Stay still
Answer: B
13. Mental health in early childhood includes:
A. Only emotions
B. Emotional, social, and cognitive well‑being
C. Only behavior
D. Only relationships
Multiple‑Choice Questions & Answers
1. Healthy development in early childhood is best described as:
A. Only physical growth
B. Physical, emotional, and social well‑being
C. Academic achievement only
D. Avoiding illness
Answer: B
2. A protective factor is:
A. Something that increases risk
B. Something that supports resilience
C. A type of illness
D. A punishment
Answer: B
3. A risk factor is:
A. Something that improves health
B. Something that increases vulnerability
C. A protective factor
D. A reward
Answer: B
,4. Resilience refers to:
A. Avoiding challenges
B. Recovering from difficulties
C. Never experiencing stress
D. Ignoring emotions
Answer: B
5. Secure attachment develops when caregivers:
A. Ignore children
B. Respond consistently and warmly
C. Use punishment
D. Avoid routines
Answer: B
6. A routine helps children feel:
A. Confused
B. Safe and predictable
C. Stressed
D. Overwhelmed
Answer: B
,7. Handwashing is important because it:
A. Wastes time
B. Reduces the spread of illness
C. Is optional
D. Only helps adults
Answer: B
8. Immunization protects children by:
A. Causing illness
B. Building immunity
C. Replacing hygiene
D. Eliminating all germs
Answer: B
9. Outdoor play supports:
A. Only physical development
B. Multiple developmental domains
C. Only social skills
D. Only literacy
Answer: B
10. A safe environment includes:
A. Hazards
, B. Supervision and safety checks
C. Unlocked chemicals
D. Broken materials
Answer: B
11. Nutrition in early childhood should focus on:
A. Sugary snacks
B. Balanced meals and healthy choices
C. Processed foods
D. Skipping meals
Answer: B
12. Physical activity helps children:
A. Become tired only
B. Build strength, coordination, and confidence
C. Avoid learning
D. Stay still
Answer: B
13. Mental health in early childhood includes:
A. Only emotions
B. Emotional, social, and cognitive well‑being
C. Only behavior
D. Only relationships
