Browsing by Subject "Nutritional aspects"
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Comparison of physical activity practices and dietary habits of health club members and community controls in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Chronic diseases pose public health concerns globally with an increasing trend in developing countries. The development of interventions to minimize or prevent the burden associated with chronic diseases has therefore ... -
Fatty acids as cancer preventive tools in the dietary modulation of altered lipid profiles associated with hepatocarcinogenesis
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This thesis consists of a brief description on cancer, carcinogenesis, the changes in the type and level of dietary fat available in our diets over time and association with the development of certain diseases. The main ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to lifestyle factors among childbearing women in the West Coast/Winelands Health District
(University of the Western Cape, 1990)Many of the known risk factors associated with low birth weight, such as socio-economic status, ethnicity, genetic makeup, and obstetric history, are not within a women's immediate control. However, there are many things ...