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Lifestyle risk factors and bone mineral density of urban postmenopausal women in the North West Province
(2013)
Background: Osteoporosis and the resultant fractures are increasing globally, making the disease an emerging public health concern. Over the last few decades osteoporosis has been recognised as a disease with a high incidence ...
The association between fibrinolysis markers and body composition in black adults in the North West Province of South Africa
(2014)
INTRODUCTION - Plasminogen activator inhibitor type-1 (PAI-1) has a known relationship with obesity and more specifically with central obesity. Traditionally the physiological contribution of PAI-1 is seen as an indicator ...
Body composition, bone health and vitamin D status of African adults in the North West Province
(2014)
Background In South Africa, as in many other developing countries, obesity has become a major health problem causing an increase in the incidence and prevalence of various non-communicable diseases. Research has shown that ...
Associations between specific measures of adiposity and high blood pressure in black South African women
(2015)
Introduction: The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines overweight and obesity as a condition in which an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation exists to an extent in which health and well-being are impaired. The most ...
Liggaamsamestelling, groeivertraging en fisieke aktiwiteit van swart adolessente in 'n dorpsgemeenskap : PLAY studie
(North-West University, 2010)
In South Africa a remarkable weight gain is found in black adolescent girls during mid-adolescence, which is not necessarily the case among boys (Kalk, 2001:577). Anthropometry is one of the most basic methods for determining ...
Pathogenic weight control measures and disordered eating behaviour of female student dancers
(North-West University, 2013)
Background: Modern culture has stereotyped the divine female body as one that is continually getting leaner, with the internalization of the “thin” ideal possibly resulting in body dissatisfaction, disturbances in body ...
Comparison of weight gain to age- and sex-specific norms in children 2 to 10 years old on highly active anti-retroviral treatment
(North-West University, 2018)
Background: Growth charts are essential tools used for the evaluation of children's health and nutritional status. Growth monitoring has been used to identify children who may require highly active anti-retroviral therapy ...
Dietary and plasma fatty acids in association with obesity in black South Africans
(North-West University, 2019)
Background South Africa is currently experiencing rapid nutritional, economic, demographic and epidemiological transitions with grave consequences for lifestyle and health. Obesity has escalated to epidemic levels and is ...
Meaning in life in relation to healthy eating, weight status and physical activity among South African National Defence Force members at Lenz Military Base
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)
Good health behaviours such as physical activity and healthy eating are central to both the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases. However, even with nutrition knowledge, practice and maintenance of good ...
The association between fracture risk and bone mineral density in black postmenopausal HIV-positive women on HAART
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)
Background: Osteoporosis affects millions of people, especially postmenopausal women, worldwide. Osteoporosis and associated fractures are also becomming a concern in the HIV-positive population as a result of higher life ...