Browsing by Author "De Ridder, J. Hans"
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The association between physical activity, blood pressure and renin in black African teachers : the SABPA study
Bouwer, Juanita (North-West University, 2011)Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine associations between physical activity (PA), blood pressure (BP) and renin in urban black Africans. Methods: The study sample included 137 urban African males (N=68) and ... -
The challenges of underweight and overweight in South African children: are we winning or losing the battle? A systematic review
Monyeki, Makama Andries; Awotidebe, Adedapo; Strydom, Gert L.; De Ridder, J. Hans; Mamobolo, Ramoteme Lesly; Kemper, Han C.G. (University of Tehran (Graduate Faculty of Environment), 2015)Underweight and overweight are adverse effects of malnutrition and both are associated with negative health consequences in children and adolescents. In South Africa, the burden of economic and social disparity coexists ... -
Differences in body composition and occurence for postural deviations in boys from two racial groups in South Africa
Jacobs, Suzanne; De Ridder, J. Hans; Wilders, C.J.; Ellis, S.M. (AFAHPER-SD, 2010)Little is known about ethnic differences in developing countries like South Africa, particularly with regard to occurrence of postural deviations and body composition profiles. The aim of this study was to compare the ... -
Differences in body composition and prevalence for postural deviations in girls from two racial groups in South Africa
Stroebel, Suzanne; De Ridder, J. Hans; Wilders, Cilas J.; Ellis, Suria M. (University of Stellenbosch, 2009)Little is known about ethnic differences in developing countries such as South Africa, particularly with regard to prevalence of postural deviations and body composition profiles. The aim of this study is to compare the ... -
The effect of a 12-week resistance training programme on the body composition and resting metabolic rate in a cohort of caucasian and coloured, premenopausal women aged 25-35 years
Swanepoel, Mariëtte; De Ridder, J. Hans; Wilders, Cilas J.; Van Rooyen, Johannes; Strydom, Gert L.; Ellis, Suria (AFAHPER-SD, 2013)Resting metabolic rate (RMR) is the largest component of daily energy expenditure, with lower values in the black population. Resistance training is considered to be the most effective exercise modality to increase fat-free ... -
Liggaamsamestelling en rustende metaboliese tempo (RMT) in 25 tot 35 jarige vroue van gemengde herkoms en Kaukasiër vroue : 'n profielontleding
Swanepoel, Mariëtte; De Ridder, J. Hans; Wilders, Cilas J.; Van Rooyen, Johannes; Strydom, Gert L.; Ellis, Suria (University of Stellenbosch, 2013)Obesity is a rapid growing epidemic worldwide, affecting more women, especially black and coloured women (women of mixed ancestry) in South Africa. Limited research regarding the body composition and resting metabolic rate ... -
Die liggaamsmates van 10 tot 14-jarige Indiërkinders in Noordwes vir gebruik in patroon-en klerekonstruksie
Meiring, Carin (North-West University, 2005)Anthropometry can be defined as the measuring of the human body. As part of an ancient science, anthropometry has developed through the years to a highly specialised science that is used with great success in amongst others, ... -
Obesity as a metabolic syndrome determinant and the influence of physical activity in treatment and prevention
Beneke, Jeanine (North-West University, 2005)The prevalence of obesity in both the developed and developing world have increased, which leads to diverse health outcomes and is placing a heavy burden on the economy. Abdominal obesity proved to be one of the ... -
Obesity/overweight and physical activity's relationship with depressive symptoms of 13 to 15 year-old girls in the North-West Province : the THUSA BANA study
Van Zyl, Pieter Strauss (North-West University, 2008)The aim of this study was firstly to determine if obesity/overweight has any statistically significant relationship with depressive symptoms in 13 to 15 year-old girls in the North-West Province, and secondly what the ... -
The relationship between body dissatisfaction and body composition measurements among female university students
De Kock, Berna (North-West University, 2007)Over the past hundred years, the emphasis of the contemporary ideal body image for women has become a picture of extreme thinness. This thin image inflated the minds of young women to such an extent that it has become a ... -
Die verband tussen obesiteit, fisieke aktiwiteit en enkele faktore ten opsigte van geson[d]heids-risikogedrag by stedelike hoërskoolleerlinge in Namibië
Greeff, Michiel Johannes (North-West University, 2007)The aim of this study was to establish firstly, whether a lack of physical activity has a practical significant (w>0, 5) negative influence upon the occurrence of overweight and obesity among urban high school pupils in ... -
Die verband tussen verskillende bepalings van liggaamsamestelling by elite manlike worpe-atlete
Van Gent, Pieter Adriaan Frederik (North-West University, 2007)Research regarding the body composition of elite male throwing athletes is very limited and it is therefore very important to extend the field of research regarding this topic. The aim of this study was firstly to determine ...