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Obesiteit se verband met motoriese en fisieke ontwikkeling en die effek van 'n multidissiplinêre fisieke aktiwiteitsintervensie daarop by 10– tot 12–jarige kinders
(North-West University, 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, ...
The relationship between traditional cardiovascular risk factors, body composition and C-reactive protein amongst 19 to 60 year old black women
(North-West University, 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 ...
Die verband tussen leptien, liggaamsamestelling en fisieke fiksheid in swart adolessente : die PLAY-studie
(North-West University, 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 ...
Physical activity, body composition and handgrip strength among South African adults : the PURE study
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)
There is a consistent and progressive trend concerning a decrease in handgrip strength and physical activity with increased age that have significant implications for public health. It has been revealed that poor muscle ...
The effect of a physical activity intervention on selective markers of the metabolic syndrome in adolescents with low socio–economic status
(North-West University, 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 ...
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(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)
Motivation
It is well-known that both a high-salt diet and obesity are risk factors for the development of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Several studies have suggested a link between dietary sodium and obesity. ...
Die effek van 'n fisieke-aktiwiteits-, dieet en gedragsveranderingsintervensie op obesiteit by 9-12 jarige kinders
(North-West University, 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 ...
Comparison of the association of PAI-1 act with the metabolic syndrome markers in caucasian and black South African women
(North-West University, 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 invloed van 'n fisieke aktiwiteitsintervensieprogram op die selfkonsep en voorkoms van obesiteit by adolessente : PLAY studie
(North-West University, 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 ...
Branding and cartoon character usage in food marketing to children : the South African picture
(2015)
Background Worldwide, including in South Africa, it is a well-known fact that there is a rising prevalence of overweight and obesity contributing to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in children. In South Africa, the ...