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Die verband tussen leptien, liggaamsamestelling en fisieke fiksheid in swart adolessente : die PLAY-studie
(North-West University, 2006)
Leptin is a protein hormone primarily secreted by the subcutaneous adipose tissue and is responsible for regulating the energy balance. Individuals with more adipose tissue have much higher leptin levels and often suffer ...
The effect of a physical activity intervention on selective markers of the metabolic syndrome in adolescents with low socio–economic status
(North-West University, 2009)
Background - Physical inactivity causes obesity, a condition which is related to insulin resistance, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and the metabolic syndrome (MS). MS is the collective description of lifestyle ...
Long-lasting bio-behavioural effects of early-life sildenafil administration in stress-sensitive versus healthy control rats
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)
Major depressive disorder (MDD) in children and adolescents is prevalent, serious and of great concern globally. Yet, only two selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are approved for the treatment of juvenile MDD, ...
A group of South African adolescents' subjective experience of participation in an eco-adventure programme : a strengths perspective
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
The concept of eco-adventure programmes (EAP’s) have been in existence for decades and have seen an increase in popularity in recent years. The ultimate goal of EAP’s is considered to be bringing about positive and lasting ...
Three-year changes in social correlates of physical activity, physical activity and health -related fitness among adolescents: the PAHL study
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)
Background: Physical inactivity has been ranked the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. Despite the health risks, physical inactivity is common. Studies to identify the correlates of physical activity to inform ...
Prescribing patterns of central nervous system drugs among children, adolescents and their families with/without treatment for ADHD
(2015)
This study set out to investigate possible differences in the prescribing patterns of central nervous system (CNS) medication in children and adolescents with and without treatment for ADHD in the South African private ...
Die invloed van 'n fisieke aktiwiteitsintervensieprogram op die selfkonsep en voorkoms van obesiteit by adolessente : PLAY studie
(North-West University, 2006)
The prevalence of obesity is a growing problem for children and adolescents
worldwide (Schwellnus & Derman, 2003:12; Verster, 2001:15; Cameron, 1999:75).
Obesity contributes to primary and secondary health risks such as ...
Eating habits and nutrient intakes of 10-15 year old children in the North West Province
(North-West University, 2005)
During adolescence, the nutritional needs are higher than at any other time in the lifecycle. Childhood food practices persist into late adolescence and children's food preferences predict their food consumption patterns. ...
Physical activity and homocysteine in Tswana adolescents : the play : study
(North-West University, 2008)
Plasma homocysteine, a thiol containing amino acid, has been indicated to possibly be a risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Investigators reported normal plasma homocysteiene concentration values ...
Investigating moral identity in child–headed households
(North-West University, 2012)
The development of a moral identity has been closely linked with parental care. Within the HIV/Aids context, concern about the moral actions of South Africans inspired an investigation into the Gestalt field of Zulu ...