Across
- 2. Living organisms such as bacteria or viruses that cause disease
- 3. A macronutrient recently popularized in diets for muscle gain or weight loss
- 8. The study of how food and nutrients affect the body
- 11. A laboratory technique used to amplify small samples of DNA
- 12. The ability of bacteria to survive exposure to antibiotics designed to kill them
- 14. A population-level approach focused on preventing disease and promoting health
- 16. Nutrients required by the body in large amounts such as proteins and carbohydrates
- 17. The spread of a pathogen from one host to another
- 18. The body’s ability to resist infection through immune responses
Down
- 1. Differences in health outcomes linked to social and economic factors
- 4. A chemical added to food to improve shelf life, colour, or texture
- 5. Factors such as income, education, and housing that influence health outcomes
- 6. The overuse or incorrect use of this can accelerate bacteria's resistance
- 7. A technology that analyzes unique patterns in human DNA for identification purposes
- 9. Substances that increase the risk of cancer after long-term exposure
- 10. A branch of science that uses living systems to develop useful products
- 13. The ability to get healthcare, which is often limited for low-income communities
- 15. A professional who provides evidence-based dietary advice to promote health