Which activity would best illustrate evaluating whether a health promotion program achieved its goals?

• A. Coordinating services to meet needs
• B. Reviewing benchmarks with client
• C. Comparing outcomes with original goals
• D. Providing education to students and staff

Answer: (C)

Evaluating a health promotion program is about determining whether the intended outcomes were achieved by comparing actual results to the goals set at the start. You plan with clear, measurable goals, then collect data on relevant outcomes—such as knowledge gains, behavior changes, or health indicators—and see how those results line up with the original targets. This comparison shows whether the program met, exceeded, or fell short of its aims, guiding decisions about continuation, adjustment, or redesign.

Coordinating services to meet needs focuses on how resources and activities are organized, not on measuring goal achievement. Reviewing benchmarks with the client centers on the client’s individual progress rather than the program’s overall success. Providing education to students and staff is part of delivering the program, not evaluating its outcomes.