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The relationship between calcium, vitamin D status, anthropometry, physical activity and bone density in Black men : a case control study
(North-West University, 2003)
Osteoporosis literally means 'porous bone" and is characterized by an increase in bone
fragility and susceptibility to fracture, which typically involves the wrist, spine and hip
(South African Medical Association (SAMA) ...
The relationship between traditional cardiovascular risk factors, body composition and C-reactive protein amongst 19 to 60 year old black women
(North-West University, 2004)
The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in the past decade. This
foreshadows an increase in the rates of morbidity and mortality from obesity related
diseases. The high prevalence of coronary heart disease ...
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 ...
The effect of physical activity on the body composition and health related fitness of 9 to 13 year old boys
(North-West University, 2008)
Physical activity plays a vital role in all children's lives. Physical activity prevents various life threatening diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, obesity, hypertension, cancer and many more. Physical activity ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Exercise and DNA damage and repair in middle aged men
(North-West University, 2007)
Regular physical activity (PA) leads to an increased quality of life by means of certain
physiological adaptations. Regular PA is beneficial to the human body and its functionality, including the physiological, biochemical ...
Die onderlinge verband tussen fisieke aktiwiteit, obesiteit en arteriële meegewendheid by 19-56-jarige vroue : POWIRS II-studie
(North-West University, 2004)
Several research studies indicate the increasing problem obesity has become
over the past few decades (Andersen 1999:41; Fox, 1999:56-60; Kuczmarshi et
al., 1994:205-212). Obesity, after cigarette smoke, is the leading ...