dc.contributor.author | Botha, C.R. | |
dc.contributor.author | Wright, H.H. | |
dc.contributor.author | Moss, S.J. | |
dc.contributor.author | Kolbe-Alexander, T.L. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2016-03-02T11:43:08Z | |
dc.date.available | 2016-03-02T11:43:08Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2013 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Botha, C.R. et al. 2013. Be active! Revisiting the South African food–based dietary guideline for activity. South African journal of clinical nutrition, 26(3 Supp):S18-S27. [http://www.sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN] | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 2221-1268 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1607-0658 (Online) | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10394/16516 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/742 | |
dc.description.abstract | The objective of this paper was to review current evidence on physical activity for health in order to support the foodbased
dietary guideline (FBDG) “Be active!”. Physical activity, defined as at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity
physical activity per day for adults, and 60 minutes for children and adolescents, is advised in the FBDG because of
the role it plays in maintaining energy balance, improving body composition and promoting general health and wellbeing.
The reviewed outcome measures are changes in physical activity patterns and the reported prevalence of
noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in South Africa. Despite the previous set of FBDGs, no improvements in physical
activity, obesity or NCDs have been reported in South Africa. Recent literature emphasises the beneficial effects of
physical activity on the reduction of risk factors associated with the prevalence of NCDs. Physical activity has a positive
effect on appetite and weight control, insulin sensitivity, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, stress relief and burnout. Barriers that
prevent children and adults from participating in regular physical activity have been identified, and recommendations
how to overcome these have been made. It has been concluded that South Africans are not sufficiently physically active
for their general health status to be improved. It is recommended that methods to promote physical activity at national,
provincial, district and local level need to be developed, implemented and sustained | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | MedPharm Publications | en_US |
dc.subject | Food-based dietary guidelines | en_US |
dc.subject | FBDGs | en_US |
dc.subject | physical activity participation | en_US |
dc.subject | noncommunicable disease | en_US |
dc.subject | South Africa | en_US |
dc.subject | public health | en_US |
dc.title | Be active! Revisiting the South African food–based dietary guideline for activity | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dc.contributor.researchID | 10897143 - Botha, Chrisna Rachél | |
dc.contributor.researchID | 10210407 - Moss, Sarah Johanna | |