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Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Obesity"

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Associations between indices of iron status, anthropometric and biological markers of cardiovascular disease risk / Olaide R. Aderibigbe

Aderibigbe, Olaide Ruth (2011)

Background: In South Africa, as in many other developing countries, iron deficiency (the most common micronutrient deficiency) still remains unresolved; while obesity has emerged as a public health challenge causing increases ...
Avocados: consumer beliefs and effect on weight loss and markers of cardiovascular health / Z. White

White, Zelda (2003)

Motivation The objective of the South African Avocado Growers Association (SAAGA) is to increase the demand of avocados by advertising, promoting and other means deemed fit by them. In order to promote and advertise a ...
Comparison of the association of PAI-1 act with the metabolic syndrome markers in caucasian and black South African women / Arno Greyling

Greyling, Johannes Cornelis Arnoldus (2005)

Motivation: The detrimental effects of obesity and insulin resistance in Caucasians and African-Americans have been the focus of many recent publications, and the association between PAI-1act and markers of the metabolic ...
Die effek van 'n fisieke-aktiwiteits-, dieet en gedragsveranderingsintervensie op obesiteit by 9-12 jarige kinders / C. Kemp

Kemp, Chanelle (2008)

Various research studies have indicated that the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents has increased worldwide and has, therefore, become a serious health problem. Besides the various health ...
Die onderlinge verband tussen fisieke aktiwiteit, obesiteit en arteriële meegewendheid by 19-56-jarige vroue : POWIRS II-studie / Sulize Nolte

Nolte, Sulize (2004)

Several research studies indicate the increasing problem obesity has become over the past few decades (Andersen 1999:41; Fox, 1999:56-60; Kuczmarshi et al., 1994:205-212). Obesity, after cigarette smoke, is the leading ...
Die verband tussen leptien, liggaamsamestelling en fisieke fiksheid in swart adolessente : die PLAY-studie / Mariëtte Swanepoel

Swanepoel, Mariëtte (2006)

Leptin is a protein hormone primarily secreted by the subcutaneous adipose tissue and is responsible for regulating the energy balance. Individuals with more adipose tissue have much higher leptin levels and often suffer ...
The effect of a physical activity intervention on selective markers of the metabolic syndrome in adolescents with low socio-economic status / Annemarié Zeelie

Zeelie, Annemarié (2009)

Background Physical inactivity causes obesity, a condition which is related to insulin resistance, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and the metabolic syndrome (MS). MS is the collective description of lifestyle ...
The effects of a high walnut and unsalted cashew nut diet on the antioxidant status of subjects with diagnosed metabolic syndrome / Lisa Davis

Davis, Lisa (2005)

Motivation: Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of risk factors predisposing to coronary heart disease (CHD) and is classified as a "disease of modern civilization". Characteristics of the metabolic syndrome include ...
Fisieke aktiwiteit en enkele gesondheidsrisikofaktore by vroue / Henriëtte Valery Loock

Loock, Henriëtte Valery (2008)
Fisieke aktiwiteit en insuliensensitiwiteit by swart kinders / Annemarié Heine

Heine, Annemarié (2005)

The increased prevalence of obesity amongst adolescents is considered a worldwide epidemic. Within the black population of South Africa, obesity is significantly more prevalent amongst black girls than black boys. The ...
Die invloed van 'n fisieke aktiwiteitsintervensieprogram op die selfkonsep en voorkoms van obesiteit by adolessente : PLAY studie / Dollien Naude

Naude, Dollien (2006)

The prevalence of obesity is a growing problem for children and adolescents worldwide (Schwellnus & Derman, 2003:12; Verster, 2001:15; Cameron, 1999:75). Obesity contributes to primary and secondary health risks such as ...
The obese African woman : an endocrinological and cardiovascular investigation / R. Schutte

Schutte, Rudolph (2005)

Motivation: The prevalence of obesity is the highest among African women in South Africa. Since obesity is a major cardiovascular risk factor, African women in South Africa could be regarded as a high risk group. However, ...
Obesiteit se verband met motoriese en fisieke ontwikkeling en die effek van 'n multidissiplinêre fisieke aktiwiteitsintervensie daarop by 10– tot 12–jarige kinders / Truter L.

Truter, Leani (2011)

The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity worldwide is viewed as a global epidemic (World Health Organization, 2010). It is associated with a variety of health problems as well as physical– (cardio–respiratory endurance, ...
Obesity as a metabolic syndrome determinant and the influence of physical activity in treatment and prevention / Jeanine Beneke

Beneke, Jeanine (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 ...
Possible association between genetic polymorphisms of the adrenergic receptor genes and obesity and hypertension in South African female volunteers / Isabella Elizabeth van Lill

Van Lill, Isabella Elizabeth (2006)
Psychological well-being and biological correlates in African women / Elizabeth M. Botha

Botha, Elizabeth Maria (2006)

The aim of this study was to explore, from different perspectives, whether obesity related variables are associated with facets of psychological well-being, with a vision to future enhancement of health and the quality ...
The relationship between resting metabolic rate and body composition in adolescents from different ethnicity : the PAHL–Study / Hoops V.L.

Hoops, Vicky Louise (2011)

Obesity in children and adolescents is on the rise and is a major risk factor for chronic disease, thus posing one of the greatest public health challenges for the 21st century. Although adolescent obesity is increasing ...
The relationship between traditional cardiovascular risk factors, body composition and C-reactive protein amongst 19 to 60 year old black women / Sonja Slabbert

Slabbert, Sonja (2004)

The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in the past decade. This foreshadows an increase in the rates of morbidity and mortality from obesity related diseases. The high prevalence of coronary heart disease ...
South African parents' perception of television food advertising directed at children / A.A.F.C. da Fonseca

Da Fonseca, Abel Alexandre Ferreira Claro (2010)

Advertising to children has received regular focus since 1961, yet it remains a controversial topic. When people speak about advertising to children, they are frequently discussing food advertising. Recent concerns about ...