Glossary
- adipose tissue
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refers to fat tissue.
- health equity
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is when all individuals have fair access to resources that they need and fair opportunity to reach their full potential and optimal health and well-being (Public Health Ontario, 2023; WHO, 2023).
- neoliberal
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in the context of healthcare, refers to an emphasis on personal autonomy and individualism.
- trends
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are general directions/changes over time (e.g., weight loss or weight gain).