Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Subject "Obesity"
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The relationship between food environment, obesity and NCD status among adults aged 30-70 years in Langa and Mount Frere, South Africa.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are some of the leading causes of death worldwide. Obesity results from the interactions between biology, behaviour, and environment. The current obesity epidemic is largely driven by ... -
Relationship between knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours of undergraduate university students regarding physical activity
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The lack of physical activity is a major public health concern affecting many university students worldwide. Physical inactivity increases the risk of many negative health conditions, including obesity, coronary heart ... -
A study of the content, type, style and extent of food and beverage advertising in South Africa: Investigating four free-to-air television channels (SABC 1–3 and eTV)
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Television (TV), a powerful medium used by industry for marketing, increases the popularity of certain food products and beverages. Through a range of techniques, this is done to persuade adults and children to buy these ...