Across
- 1. a principle that tries to explain something that happens in nature
- 3. a person's satisfaction with their lifestyle
- 5. the basic components of food that nourish the body
- 8. a proposed answer to the question that can be tested and verified
- 11. the branch of science studying the incidence of disease in a population
- 12. average length of life of people living in the same environment
- 13. the passing on of genetic characteristics from one generation to another, including risks for diseases
- 14. an approach to healthcare that focuses on all aspects of patient care
- 15. the state of being in good health
Down
- 2. characteristics or behaviors that influence a person’s chance of being injured or getting a disease
- 4. the type of health describing the way you get along with other people
- 6. the process of providing or obtaining food necessary for health and growth
- 7. the type of health referring to the fitness of the body
- 9. the process researchers use to answer a question
- 10. the type of health referring to the way you feel about yourself, your life, and the people around you