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Comparison of the association of PAI-1 act with the metabolic syndrome markers in caucasian and black South African women
(North-West University, 2005)
Motivation: The detrimental effects of obesity and insulin resistance in Caucasians and African-Americans have been the focus of many recent publications, and the association between PAI-1act and markers of the metabolic ...
The effects of nuts on markers of the metabolic syndrome
(North-West University, 2005)
Motivation: The metabolic syndrome is characterized by a group of risk factors for
cardiovascular disease (CVD) that includes obesity, dyslipidemia, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance or non-insulin ...
Fisieke aktiwiteit en insuliensensitiwiteit by swart kinders
(North-West University, 2005)
The increased prevalence of obesity amongst adolescents is considered a worldwide
epidemic. Within the black population of South Africa, obesity is significantly more
prevalent amongst black girls than black boys. The ...
The effects of a high walnut and unsalted cashew nut diet on the antioxidant status of subjects with diagnosed metabolic syndrome
(North-West University, 2005)
Motivation: Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of risk factors predisposing to coronary heart disease (CHD) and is classified as a "disease of modern civilization". Characteristics of the metabolic syndrome include ...