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The relationship between calcium, vitamin D status, anthropometry, physical activity and bone density in Black men : a case control study
(North-West University, 2003)
Osteoporosis literally means 'porous bone" and is characterized by an increase in bone
fragility and susceptibility to fracture, which typically involves the wrist, spine and hip
(South African Medical Association (SAMA) ...
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 ...
The effect of physical activity on the body composition and health related fitness of 9 to 13 year old boys
(North-West University, 2008)
Physical activity plays a vital role in all children's lives. Physical activity prevents various life threatening diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, obesity, hypertension, cancer and many more. Physical activity ...
The role of attitude and barriers on the implementation of a nutrition intervention in primary school children
(North-West University, 2012)
Background: South Africa is a multicultural, multi-ethnic developing country currently experiencing a unique quadruple burden of disease, of which malnutrition (both over- and under nutrition) is one of them. The increase ...
Three-year changes in social correlates of physical activity, physical activity and health -related fitness among adolescents: the PAHL study
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)
Background: Physical inactivity has been ranked the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. Despite the health risks, physical inactivity is common. Studies to identify the correlates of physical activity to inform ...
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 ...