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Dietary calcium intake and obesity in adult women : the POWIRS study
(North-West University, 2004)
Background: The role of dietary calcium in weight management is gaining support in the nutrition research community. It has been hypothesized that high calcium diets protect against fat gain by creating a balance of lipolysis ...
A preventative group work programme on HIV/AIDS for high school learners in a rural area
(North-West University, 2004)
There is a well-documented evidence to confirm that the largest number of
people living with the HI-virus is in Africa and especially in South Africa. The
prospect of a significant breakthrough in treatment looks uncertain ...
Isolation and characterisation of antimicrobial compounds from Antizoma angustifolia
(North-West University, 2004)
Infectious diseases are responsible for more than 17 million deaths per year worldwide, most of which are associated with bacterial infections. The increase in antibiotic resistance is thought to be a contributing factor ...
Lead exposure of workers employed as tappers in a platinum smelting environment
(North-West University, 2004)
The study was undertaken after initial surveys indicated that lead (Pb) was present at
concentrations in excess of the occupational exposure limit (OEL) on the matte tapping
floor (MTF). A follow up study was designed ...
The metabolic syndrome and associated components among African women
(North-West University, 2004)
The metabolic syndrome (MS) and its components have become a serious problem
worldwide. The MS describes a cluster of risk factors related to cardiovascular disease.
Some of these factors (hypertension, diabetes and ...
The effect of grapefruit juice, a P-glycoprotein inhibitor, on organic acid and conjugates urinary profile in healthy human subjects
(North-West University, 2004)
P-glycoprotein (p-gp), a member of the superfamily ATP-binding cassette (ABC) is
known to be present in the absorptive enterocytes of the gastro-intestinal tract and
many other tissues in the body where it acts mainly ...
Body measurements for use in pattern and apparel construction of black children in the North-West Province aged 10-14 years : a comparison with the measurements used by the industry
(North-West University, 2004)
Good fit of clothing is crucial for consumer satisfaction irrespective of age, gender or ethnic group. Up to now little attention was given to the clothing needs of the black consumer in South Africa, despite the fact that ...
The modulating effect of myo-inositol and other antidepressants on the mRNA levels and protein expression of selected subcellular enzymes
(North-West University, 2005)
Myo-lnositol (mIns), a natural component of the human diet and essential precursor of
several signalling pathways, including that of G protein-coupled receptors, has also been
shown to be effective in the treatment of ...
The impact of training on productivity in mass food production
(North-West University, 2004)
The motivation for this study was to increase the knowledge of foodservice personnel in mass food production in the foodservice area in which they work and by doing so, increasing their productivity. Training is often used ...
Die verband tussen obesiteit en ontwikkelingskoördinasieversteuring ("DCD") by 10- tot 12-jarige dogters in die Noordwes-Provinsie
(North-West University, 2003)
The purpose of this study was to examine the incidence of obesity and Developmental
Coordination Disorder (DCD) of girls in the age group 10-12 years of different race groups
in the North-West Province. A second purpose ...