Browsing School of Public Health by Author "Swart, Rina Elizabeth Catherina"
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The effectiveness of front-of-pack warning labels in assisting South African consumers to identify unhealthy packaged foods
Bopape, Makoma Melicca (University of the Western Cape, 2024)Background: Unhealthy diets that are excessive in energy, saturated fats, trans-fat, sugar and salt are associated with obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary heart diseases and some cancers. Globally there is ... -
Exploring caregivers’ perceptions about the influence children have on food purchase choice at grocery stores.
Nelani, Zintle (University of the Western Cape, 2024)Background: There is a rising global problem of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as overweight and obesity. The evidence shows a positive association between the marketing of foods and beverages high in ... -
Exploring food security and resilience among youth aged 18–24 in Fisantekraal, South Africa
Petersen, Adilah (University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: In 2017, South Africa, despite its status as a prominent economic force and the most industrialised nation in Africa, had 52.2% of its population residing in poverty, making it the global leader in terms of ...