Browsing Masters Degrees (Human Nutrition) by Title
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Abnormal eating attitudes and weight loss behaviours of girls attending a "traditional" Jewish high school in Johannesburg : an examination of teachers' awareness
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Eating disorders are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in adolescent and young adult women. There is some evidence that Eating disorders may be more common in Jewish females than ... -
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)
(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 ... -
Anthropometric status in children aged 6-36 months, born from intended and unintended pregnancies in vulnerable communities from the Western Cape Province
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : South Africa has a high rate of unintended pregnancies among vulnerable women. There is a growing body of evidence that shows the importance of the first 1000 days of life (namely, from conception to 2 ... -
Antioxidant intake in paediatric oncology patients
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: The role of antioxidants and adequate nutrition in the prevention and course of cancer treatment is globally recognised in nullifying the effects of free radicals and increasing the nutritional ... -
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 ... -
Aspects of knowledge, attitudes and practices of medical practitioners on obesity and weight management in three urban centres in Kenya
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)Objectives: To determine aspects of knowledge, attitudes and practices of Medical Practitioners on obesity and weight management in three urban centres in Kenya. Research methods and procedures: A cross sectional survey ... -
Aspects of nutritional knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses working at the surgical division at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)INTRODUCTION: Adequate nutrition is required for patients to improve and maintain their health. Nurses are in one of the best positions to ensure adequate nutrition because of their holistic caring role. The aim of the ... -
Aspects of the involvement, confidence and knowledge of South African registered dietitians regarding genetics and nutritional genomics
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Nutritional genomics is a new and emerging field aimed at investigating the complex interactions between genetics and diet and the joint influence this has on disease prevention and health ... -
Assessing the extent and effectiveness of diabetes self-management education in public health care institutions in Harare, Zimbabwe
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Nutrition focused diabetes self-management education (DSME) provided by a dietitian or diabetes educator considerably improves glycaemic control, reduces the rate of complications, and ... -
Assessing the renal handling of a dietary protein load in patients managed for nephroblastoma
(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 ... -
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
(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 ... -
An assessment and analysis of duty- bearers realising the right to food among children under the age of 18 years in Masiphumelele, Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, guarantees the right to food for all. Aligned with this commitment, policies and programmes have been developed by various government ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of nurses regarding enteral nutrition at a military hospital
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Enteral nutrition support plays a vital role in reducing malnutrition in hospitalised patients, and its provision is primarily a nurse’s role. Therefore, nurses need to have adequate knowledge ... -
An assessment of the comprehension of the preliminary 2007 version of the South African paediatric food-based dietary guidelines for Northern Sotho infants 6–12 months of age in Soshanguve and Ga-Rankuwa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction Malnutrition, in both adults and children, is a problem worldwide with negative health consequences. The World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the ... -
Assessment of the implementation of the peri-operative nutrition ERAS guidelines in elective colorectal surgery patients in a tertiary hospital in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) guidelines recommend a set of perioperative nutritional interventions which optimize recovery and reduce surgical stress. However, traditional ... -
An assessment of the level of knowledge of health professionals on nutrition and diabetes self-management in treating patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes Mellitus in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Objective: The objective of the study was to assess and compare the level of knowledge of South African health professionals) treating patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T1 and T2 DM) with ... -
Assessment of the perceived impact of diabetes on quality of life in a group of South African diabetic patients
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)OBJECTIVES: To determine perceived Quality of Life (QOL) of the diabetic patient and to assess whether QOL is associated with diabetes-related markers. DESIGN: This was a descriptive cross sectional study. SETTING: A ... -
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.
(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 ... -
The association between tuberculosis and the development of insulin resistance in adults with pulmonary tuberculosis in the Western Sub-District of the Cape Metropole region
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The existence of a bi-directional relationship between tuberculosis (TB) and insulin resistance (IR)/diabetes has been alluded to in literature. Although diabetes has been linked to increased ... -
Barriers associated with doctors' referral to dietitians in Gauteng, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to explore the barriers that doctors experience to referring patients to dietitians. The study sample (n = 700) included a selection of all practicing medical doctors and ...
