Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences by Subject "children"
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Body composition in stunted, compared to non-stunted, black South African children, from two rural communities
(MedPharm Publications, 2012)Background: The objective was to compare the body composition of black stunted, and non-stunted, children, from two rural communities in South Africa, and investigate whether increased total and central adiposity is found ... -
Mycotoxin exposure and infant and young child growth in Africa: what do we know?
(Karger, 2014)Introduction: Infant and young child (IYC) growth impairment remains a public health ... -
Nutrition research in rural communities: application of ethical principles
(Wiley, 2013)This narrative review focuses on ethics related to nutrition-specific community-based research, within the framework of science for society, and focusing on the rights and well-being of fieldworkers and research participants. ... -
Overweight among children decreased, but obesity prevalence remained high among women in South Africa, 1999-2005
(Cambridge University Press, 2012)Objective: The aim of the present study was to assess anthropometric status in South African children and women in 2005 in order to document temporal trends in selected anthropometric parameters. Design: Heights and ... -
Relationship between physical activity and risk factors of body weight disorders among South African primary school children
(Biomedical Research Foundation -- Tokyo, 2015)The study determined the relationship between physical activity (PA) and risk factors of obesity among primary school children (boys: mean age 11.17 ±1.29, n=678; girls: mean age 10.88±1.27, n=683) in Limpopo and Mpumalanga ... -
The relationship of overweight and obesity to the motor performance of children living in South Africa
(Cogent OA, 2012)Objectives: This study aimed to determine the relationship between overweight and obesity and the motor performance of nine- to 13-year-old South African children. Design: The study used a one-way cross-sectional design ... -
Validation of the children's leisure activities study survey questionnaire for 12-year old South African children
(LAM Publications; AJOL; Sabinet, 2014)This study evaluated the reliability and construct validity of a modified Children's Leisure Activities Study Survey (CLASS) questionnaire for 12-year old South African children. Test-retest reliability of the questionnaire ... -
Which dietary diversity indicator is best to assess micronutrient adequacy in children 1 to 9 y?
(Open Access, 2014)Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the best dietary diversity indicator to measure dietary diversity and micronutrient adequacy in children. Methods A national representative cross-sectional survey of ...
