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Die ysterstatus van pasiente met menslike immuniteitsgebrekvirus voor en na mikronutrientsupplementering
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)
Background: Malnutrition is an important clinical manifestation of HIV/AIDS
and may be the cause of immunosuppression. Micronutrient deficiencies may
change the immune functions of the host and thereby favour the virus. ...
Comparison of the 24-hour dietary recall and the three-day estimated weight record for determining the nutrient intake of children
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2003)
Objective: This study examined the comparison of the 24-hour recall and three-day record
for assessing the macro- and micro-nutrient intakes of school children aged 10 to 15 years
in the Mmabatho location.
Design: The ...
The association between eating habits and overweight in 10-15 year old school children in the North West Province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)
The prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents worldwide appears to be
increasing. There are many factors which contribute to the development of overweight
and obesity. It is believed that bad eating habits is ...
Various dietary risk markers of hypertension in black South Africans : the THUSA and THUSA BANA study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2002)
Motivation: Hypertension is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity in
South Africa. An alarming and rapid development of cardiovascular disease is now flowing
through developing countries according ...