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Factors contributing to the adequate vitamin A status and poor anthropometric status of 24-59-month-old children from an impoverished Northern Cape community

Nel, Jana (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Objective: To examine the factors that may influence the vitamin A and anthropometric status of 24-59-month-old children from an impoverished community with a very high prevalence of stunting, but virtually ...
To determine the relationship between dietary intake, body composition and incidence of upper respiratory tract infections in triathletes during training and competition for the Ironman

Main, Carey Anne (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: The Ironman® triathlon is an ultra-endurance event. It has previously been shown that heavy training schedules and racing ultra-endurance events can lead to immune impairment. Evidence ...
The nutritional profile of high-performance junior soccer players in Western Cape, South Africa

Hoosen, Fatima (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Very little data exists regarding the nutritional status of adolescent soccer players and there is no national data regarding this population. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate ...
Factors influencing feeding practices of primary caregivers of infants (0-5.9 months) in Avian Park and Zwelethemba, Western Cape, South Africa

Goosen, Charlene (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction Breastfeeding is a key child survival strategy. Mixed feeding (predominant and partial breastfeeding as defined by the World Health Organisation) during the first six months of life is ...
The influence of vitamin D3 supplementation on the components of the metabolic syndrome

Wolberg, Charlene (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The possible advantages of vitamin D supplementation on various cardiometabolic conditions have been examined over the past few years. Vitamin D supplementation has possibly shown effects on each of the ...
An evaluation of knowledge and current trends of omega-3 (n-3) supplementation in parents of children at public primary schools in the City of Cape Town

Pentz-Kluyts, Megan (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Omega-3 fatty acids and supplementation is very topical, attracting both public and interest from the industry. Findings from various research studies led a number of authorities ...
Comparison of infant feeding practices in two health sub-districts with different baby friendly status in Mpumalanga province

Van der Merwe, Susara Maria (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

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The role of fructose restriction in addition to dietary modifications for weight loss and lifestyle improvement, on fertility outcome and other markers of metabolic syndrome (MS), in obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Weidemann, Annchen (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The role of fructose restriction in addition to dietary modifications for weight loss and lifestyle improvement, on fertility outcome and other markers of metabolic syndrome, in obese women with polycystic ...
The provision of healthy food in a school tuck shop : does it influence Bloemfontein primary school learners’ perceptions, attitudes and behaviour towards healthy eating

Bekker, Francette (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction and Objectives: Schools can serve as a supportive environment for the promotion of healthy eating in order to prevent childhood overweight and obesity and the development of noncommunicable ...
Evaluation of the implementation of the nutritional supplementation programmes for pregnant women within the Cape Town Metropolitan Area

Grundlingh, Heila (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: The primary objective was to determine whether pregnant women visiting primary health care clinics (PHCs) were aware of the nutritional supplementation programmes: Nutrition Supplementation ...
Coenzyme Q10 for statin-induced myopathy : a systematic review

Pietersen, Lauren (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 ...
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

Bredenhann, Hester Maria (Esme) (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 ...
Determination of the most effective nutritional risk screening tool to predict clinical outcomes in intensive care unit patients

Blanckenberg, Christa (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Malnutrition, as defined by the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST), Mini-Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF), Subjective Global Assessment (SGA), Nutritional Risk Screening ...
The adaptation of an appropriate screening tool for the early detection of malnutrition in individuals with intellectual disability (ID) in a psychiatric hospital in North West Province (South Africa)

Nel, Maretha (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Considering the myriad of risk factors causing nutritional deficiency, as well as the prevalence of malnutrition and feeding problems experienced by individuals with intellectual disability ...
Double blinded, placebo-controlled, randomised prospective intervention trial : to investigate the effectiveness of Bioslim in weight-loss and the influence of branding and advertising on the placebo response

Lee, Tzu-Ting (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: It is estimated that 1.3 billion people worldwide are either overweight or obese, making this a global epidemic. An effective weight-loss method involves the lifestyle changes of increased physical activity ...

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