Browsing Research Output by Subject "Body composition"
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Association between dietary habits, body composition indices and HbA1c of adult type-2 diabetes patients attending routine out-patient clinic review: a cross-sectional study
(Karger, 2017)Background and objectives: Low intake of fruits, vegetables, excessive energy intake and reduced physical activities has been associated with type-2 diabetes (T2DM) and it associated co-morbidities. Unhealthy ... -
Association between sport participation, body composition, physical fitness, and social correlates among adolescents: the PAHL study
(MDPI, 2018)Background: Evidence suggests that social support impacts on participation in sport or physical activity (PA), and is associated with health benefits, although the link is complex and not well understood. The study aim ... -
Body composition in stunted, compared to non-stunted, black South African children, from two rural communities
(MedPharm Publications, 2012)Background: The objective was to compare the body composition of black stunted, and non-stunted, children, from two rural communities in South Africa, and investigate whether increased total and central adiposity is found ... -
Comparison of body mass index and fat percentage criteria classification of 7-13 year-old rural boys in South Africa
(BMC, 2020)Abstract Background: The aim of this paper was to investigate whether BMI and fat percentage classification criteria, would classify a sample of 7–13 year old boys from a rural background in similar nutritional ... -
The effect of a ten month physical activity intervention programme on body composition of 9-13 year-old boys
(Sabinet, 2012)Excessive body fat is one of the main contributing factors in many health related health debilitating diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension and coronary arterioscleroses. The objective of this study was to ... -
The influence of resistance training on the magnitude of change in the resting metabolic rate, program compliance and related obesogenic anthropometric parameters in obese and normal–weight female employees
(AJOL, 2015)Obesity is a global health concern affecting all walks of life, with alarming prevalence in South African employees. Various companies have already implemented health promotion programs in order to improve employee health; ... -
Injury incidence and selected biomechanical, postural and anthropometric characteristics contributing to musculoskeletal injuries in rugby union players
(LAM Publications, 2017)The aims of this study were firstly to determine the nature and incidence of injuries among U/21 rugby union players at the Rugby Institute of the North-West University (South Africa) and secondly to examine which of the ... -
Liggaamsamestelling en rustende metaboliese tempo (RMT) in 25 tot 35 jarige vroue van gemengde herkoms en Kaukasiër vroue : 'n profielontleding
(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 ... -
Physical activity energy expenditure and sarcopenia in black South African urban woman
(Human Kinetics, 2016)Background: Black women are believed to be genetically less predisposed to age-related sarcopenia. The objective of this study was to investigate lifestyle factors associated with sarcopenia in black South African (SA) ... -
Relationship between body composition and musculoskeletal fitness in Nigerian children
(Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2018)Background and Objective: Substantial evidence indicates that high level of obesity assessed by body mass index (BMI) could affect the motor performance, musculoskeletal fitness and wellbeing of the youths. This study ...