Browsing Health Sciences by Author "10061568 - Kruger, Herculina Salome (Supervisor)"
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The association between eating habits and overweight in 10-15 year old school children in the North West Province
Matshego, Lebogang Rahab (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 ... -
The association between fracture risk and bone mineral density in black postmenopausal HIV-positive women on HAART
Van der Merwe, Carlien (North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Background: Osteoporosis affects millions of people, especially postmenopausal women, worldwide. Osteoporosis and associated fractures are also becomming a concern in the HIV-positive population as a result of higher life ... -
The association between nutrition knowledge and intake of healthy and unhealthy foods in 6 to 8 year old South African children
Makore, Persuade Kudzai (North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Background: The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in school going children has driven more focus on exploring their dietary intakes. Poor dietary habits are one of the key determinants of obesity and overweight. ... -
The association between serum vitamin D and body composition in black South African postmenopausal HIV positive women on antiretroviral therapy
Mwango, Samuel (North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Background: HIV/AIDS and highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) alter bodily processes, including vitamin D metabolism. Altered vitamin D metabolism is associated with adiposity and bone loss. Objective: To determine ... -
Comparison of the 24-hour dietary recall and the three-day estimated weight record for determining the nutrient intake of children
Zulu, Ethel Mankhurane (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 ... -
Comparison of weight gain to age- and sex-specific norms in children 2 to 10 years old on highly active anti-retroviral treatment
Scholtz, J. (North-West University, 2018)Background: Growth charts are essential tools used for the evaluation of children's health and nutritional status. Growth monitoring has been used to identify children who may require highly active anti-retroviral therapy ... -
Dietary and plasma fatty acids in association with obesity in black South Africans
Ojwang, A.A. (North-West University, 2019)Background South Africa is currently experiencing rapid nutritional, economic, demographic and epidemiological transitions with grave consequences for lifestyle and health. Obesity has escalated to epidemic levels and is ... -
The impact of breastfeeding practices on under-five mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Systematic review, meta-analysis and evaluation of its attributable costs
Pretorius, C.E. (North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has lower exclusive breastfeeding rates compared to other low- and middle-income countries, and globally holds the highest under-five mortality rates. The aims of this project were: to conduct ... -
The management of dyslipidemia in a private health care setting : a managed pharmaceutical care approach
Bopape, Susan Mothekoa (North-West University, 2004)The global anti-dyslipidemic market grew by 19% from 2000 to 2001, achieving sales of over $21 billion (Smith, 2004: 2). This market is currently well sewed by a number of effective and well-tolerated treatments. Lipid-lowering ... -
Meaning in life in relation to healthy eating, weight status and physical activity among South African National Defence Force members at Lenz Military Base
Ngoepe, Mmatlala Margaret (North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Good health behaviours such as physical activity and healthy eating are central to both the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases. However, even with nutrition knowledge, practice and maintenance of good ... -
Mothers' breastfeeding experiences and practices: An explorative mixed methods study in the sub-district of Tlokwe, North West Province, South Africa
Witten, C.B. (North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Background: The World Health Organization has set a target for exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) of 50% at country level by 2025. Despite national efforts, without accelerated efforts at scale, South Africa will not meet the ... -
Validation of selected body fatness methods against the deuterium technique in 6-8 year old black South Africans : the BC-IT Study
Moeng-Mahlangu, Tshimi Lynn (North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Various scholars report overweight and obesity as major public health problems. Though an increase in obesity, especially among children, has been observed over decades, accurate body composition measurements remain a ...