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Dietary risk assessment of Discovery Health Medical Aid’s vitality members in South Afric

Till, Anne (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: The rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCD) is cause for concern. Improving dietary quality is a key health promotion strategy aimed at reducing NCD morbidity and mortality. ...

The role of agricultural biodiversity, dietary diversity, and household food security in households with and without children with stunted growth in rural Kenya

M'Kaibi, Florence K. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Research aim The study aimed to explore the associations between agricultural biodiversity, household food security and dietary diversity in households with children aged 24 to 59 months in two rural ...

Probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics use in neonates : a critical appraisal of the evidence and evaluation of its application by the food industry

Mugambi, Mary Letizia Nkatha (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Synbiotics, probiotics and prebiotics are being added to infant formula. This study was an in-depth evaluation of research on infants fed infant formula containing synbiotics, probiotics or ...

The impact of intravenous fluid and electrolyte administration on total fluid, electrolyte and energy intake in critically ill adult patients

Veldsman, Lizl (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the nutritional content/ contribution of intravenous (IV) fluid and electrolyte administration on the total feeding prescription of intensive ...

Assessing the renal handling of a dietary protein load in patients managed for nephroblastoma

Garrett, Claire Anne (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction and purpose The aim of the study was to determine the renal handling of a once-off bolus dietary protein load in patients treated for nephroblastoma. Patients who have been managed for ...

The use of probiotics in the management of necrotising enterocolitis in HIV exposed premature and very-low birth weight infants

Van Niekerk, Evette (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: An association between maternal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants has been reported. The impact of probiotics in an HIV-exposed ...

Assessing the value of a South African-developed educational nutrition board game in selected Grade 4 primary school learners and their life orientation educators in the City of Cape Town district

Turner, Anna Jacomina Carolina (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Objectives: To measure the impact on nutrition knowledge; to ascertain the opinions and practices related to nutrition and physical activity, tuck shop visits, and dietary quality of Grade 4 learners; as ...

Nutrient intake, gastrointestinal microbiota and the effect of Lactobacillus plantarum 299V in irritable bowel syndrome patients

Stevenson, Cheryl (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. GI symptoms and impaired quality of life affect between 10-20% of all adults, corresponding to about 25-50% of all ...

The association between glycaemic control and lifestyle habits in adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus attending selected private health care practices in Thabazimbi, Limpopo Province.

Carstens, Maryke (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Intensive lifestyle intervention in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is associated with weight loss, significant reductions in HbA1c% and a reduction in cardiovascular disease ...

Perceptions held by masters students of the NOMA Track Module on ‘Nutrition, Human Rights and Governance’

Marais, Martha Louisa (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Perceptions held by Masters Students of the NOMAa track module on ‘Nutrition, Human Rights and Governance’ Introduction and Objectives The interdisciplinary NOMA Track module on ‘Nutrition, Human Rights ...