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Food insecurity and related coping strategies among undergraduate students at the Univeristy of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus.
(2015)Background: As a country, South Africa could be viewed as food secure. However, a substantial number of households in the country are food insecure. Education is commonly viewed as an opportunity for improving human and ... -
To determine the impact of dietary calcium from dairy, and/or total dairy intake on the body mass index of Grade 2 leaners in Pietermaritzburg.
(2018)Introduction: International and local figures show a steep rise in the incidence of overweight and obesity in both adults and children, with more children suffering from overweight, obesity and their associated diseases ... -
Investigating the consumption of processed meat, meat and meat alternatives and related factors affecting their purchases and consumption amongst undergraduate students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus.
(2017)Due to the recent publication by the International Agency of Cancer Research (2015a) that indicated that processed meat was carcinogenic and red meat probably carcinogenic, the consumption and knowledge of processed meat ... -
The current infant feeding practices and related factors of Indian and Zulu mothers with 0-9 month old infants attending well baby clinics in Durban-North.
(2017)Background: Currently there are no studies that have been conducted regarding infant feeding practices for Indian mothers neither comparing Indian mothers with other race in South Africa. Thus, this may be the first study ... -
Perceived barriers to lifestyle modification, motivation, knowledge and service needs of diabetic adults and their health care providers in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
(2017)Introduction: Over 415 million people worldwide live with diabetes mellitus, of which 50% live in five countries: China, India, the United States of America, Brazil and Indonesia. The number of people with diabetes is ... -
Breakfast consumption and the relationship to to socio-demographic and lifestyle factors of undergraduate students in the School of Health Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)Introduction: Breakfast is commonly regarded as the most important meal of the day. The consumption of breakfast has been linked to various health benefits, and is widely acknowledged in available literature. There is ... -
Prevalence of overweight and obesity and body image perception amongst black South African female nurses practicing in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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Dietary supplement use among dietetics students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)Introduction: A dietary supplement is a product, which aims to add nutritional value to the diet. The use of dietary supplements is favoured among many countries, with a steady increase in use. There are many groups that ... -
The opinion of KwaZulu-Natal dieticians regarding the use of a whole foods plant based vegan diet in the managment of non-communicable diseases.
(2018)Introduction: A whole foods plant based vegan diet (WFPBVD) is one that promotes the intake of fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, nuts and seeds. To date, many international studies have investigated a WFPBVD’s effect on ... -
The influence of garden treatments on the nutritional profile and agronomic performance of a dark green leafy vegetable grown in a peri-urban setting.
(2018)Introduction Many nutrition interventions have been implemented to try and combat the high prevalence rate of micronutrient malnutrition and food insecurity in South Africa (SA). One of these interventions is home food ... -
The nutrient quality and labelling of ready-to-eat snack foods with health and or nutritional claims.
(2018)Aim: The incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and obesity in South Africa is increasing at an alarming rate. The nutrition transition and urbanisation has contributed to the adoption of a diet of highly processed, ... -
Determining the relationship between added sugar intake and body mass index (BMI) among undergraduate students between the ages of 18-25 years studying at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus.
(2016)Chronic diseases of lifestyle are a major contributor towards the increased incidence of mortality and morbidity among individuals worldwide. In conjunction with this, dietary and lifestyle modifications have contributed ... -
Nutritional, sensory and functional properties of a Bhambara groundnut complimentary food.
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Current dietary practice of South African dietitians in the treatment symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease.
(2017)Introduction: There is a global rise in diverticular disease (DD) in Westernized countries although the prevalence in South Africa (SA) is unknown. This has a significant effect, not only on the quality of life but also ... -
Nutritional composition and consumer acceptance of a complementary food made with orange-fleshed sweet potato and dried beans.
(2016)Introduction In South Africa (SA), nutrient deficiencies such as vitamin A, zinc, iron deficiency, and protein energy malnutrition (PEM) are common among children, especially during the complementary feeding stage. This ... -
Urban black male high school scholar preference for female body shape across the life span, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
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Knowledge regarding severe acute malnutrition and its treatment among medical officers in the xhariep district, free state.
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Comparison of body mass index, eating behaviour and eating attitude between dietetic- and non-dietetic female undergraduate students at a South African University.
(2016)Abstract available in PDF file.
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