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Body mass index, body image and possible factors related to weight loss practices of female undergraduate students on the Pietermaritzburg campus, University of Kwazulu-Natal.
(2019)South Africa is undergoing epidemiological transition, characterized by an increasing prevalence of obesity, especially among women. Among those 15 to 24 years of age, the prevalence of overweight and obesity at 40.9% is ... -
Practices and perceptions of registered dietitians regarding the use of carbohydrate counting and barriers associated with it in the dietary management of type 1 diabetes mellitus.
(2019)Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide with an estimated 451 million people currently living with diabetes between the ages of 18-99 years. Approximately 87-91% of ... -
An exploration of the impending 2018 sugar-sweetened beverage tax on the purchases of Black African women, shopping at the Edendale mall in Pietermaritzburg.
(2019)Introduction: The incidence of death from non-communication diseases (NCDs) is escalating steadily. Rapid urbanisation and changing diets in the developing countries are currently producing a “silent emergency” called ... -
Dietary intake and nutritional status of primary school children participating in the Botswana school feeding programme, South-east District, Botswana.
(2019)Introduction: Optimal nutrition is essential for the growth and development of primary school children. School-based nutrition interventions, especially in resource limited settings, are important for addressing health ... -
Awareness, attitudes and response to the sugar-sweetened beverage tax among consumers in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2019)Introduction: Obesity and overweight have been identified as serious health problems both globally and in South Africa. One of the contributing factors to this epidemic is the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), ... -
Nutritional status and quality of life in HIV positive pre- and post- kidney transplant recipients, from HIV positive donors.
(2019)Background: Kidney transplantation from a HIV-positive donor to a HIV-positive recipient is now a treatment option available for patients with ESRD. Impairments in nutritional status are common, and increase the risk of ... -
Nutritional composition and consumer acceptability study of different preparations of edamame soy beans.
(2017)The aim of this study was to determine the nutritional composition and physical properties of dry mature and roasted mature Edamame beans and to compare, through sensory evaluation, the consumer accessibility of these ... -
Effect of malted sorghum-based porridge on nutritional status of moderately malnourished breastfed infants and young children aged 6 to 18 months in Arua, Uganda.
(2019)Moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) among infants and young children (IYC) has a negative impact on their immature digestive system and requires an energy rich, nutrient dense supplementary food to reverse the condition and ... -
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.
(2018)Abstract available in PDF file. -
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, ...
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