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Glutamine supplementation in oncology : a systematic review
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
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Feeding problems and current dietary practices in children with autism spectrum disorder in England
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Objectives: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are known to have feeding difficulties. This study gathered information from parents/caregivers with children diagnosed with ASD. The following ...
The pharmacokinetics and toxicity of antituberculosis agents and other co-administered drugs in children with tuberculosis, with and without HIV infection, and their relationship to nutritional status
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Problem definition: Malnutrition increases the incidence and exacerbates the clinical manifestations of TB. Hepatotoxicity is one of the most serious and most frequent side-effects of anti-tuberculosis ...
Aspects of body image perception of preadolescent girls of different ethnic groups in Northeastern Johannesburg, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background:
Poor body image perception and body dissatisfaction has been found to be a risk factor for
eating disorders. Studies have found that signs of distorted body image perception and body
diss ...
An observational cross-sectional investigation of foodservice management and general management practices in schools running the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) in the formal and informal urban areas of Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)
There is convincing evidence linking school feeding to improved educational outcomes. The Primary School Nutrition Programme (PSNP) was first implemented in 1994 and aimed to improve educational outcomes by alleviating ...
A study to establish a simple, reliable and economical method of evaluating food and nutritional intake of male mineworkers residing in a single accommodation residence on a platinum mine in the North West Province
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: The study investigated the development of a simple, cost effective method to monitor food and nutritional intake of mineworkers residing in a Single Accommodation Village (SAV) by using food ...
Heavy alcohol use in adolescents : potential influences on nutritional status
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Adolescents are recognised as a nutritionally at-risk group, as they have high nutritional demand for growth and development, poor eating behaviour as well as a propensity for unhealthy ...
Coenzyme Q10 for statin-induced myopathy : a systematic review
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background
Statins are drugs of known efficacy in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. However, statin-induced myopathy, an adverse effect of statins in up to 15% of its users, has warranted a reduction ...
Safety and efficacy of n-3 enriched nutritional supplements in the management of cancer cachexia
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-03)
Background
At least 40 - 80% of all cancer patients develop some degree of clinical
malnutrition and cachexia. The complex and multi-factorial nature of cancer
cachexia and the inability of conventional nutrition ...
A qualitative assessment of the preliminary food-based dietary guidelines for infants 6-12 months of age in the greater Oudtshoorn area
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2004-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Objectives and scope of investigation
Following the 1996 recommendations of a FAO/WHO expert panel for the development of food-based
dietary guidelines (FBDGs) unique and specific to the needs of the ...