Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Energy intake"
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Physical activity and energy balance in relation to birth outcomes during pregnancy in the Tlokwe municipality area: a longitudinal study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)The high prevalence of obesity in South-African women poses a significant health risk for mother and offspring during pregnancy. Obesity and excessive gestational weight gain during pregnancy are associated with an increased ... -
The relationship between body composition components, risk for disordered eating and irregular menstrual patterns among long-distance athletes
(North-West University, 2008)In distance running specifically, a lean body appearance is emphasized as optimum for performance (Greydanus & Patel, 2002). In order to obtain or keep this leaner body, many athletes lower their energy intake and which, ... -
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(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Motivation It is well-known that both a high-salt diet and obesity are risk factors for the development of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Several studies have suggested a link between dietary sodium and obesity. ...