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Examining the relationship between socioeconomic status and obesity. A case study of Khayelitsha in the Western Cape province of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Background: Obesity in South Africa is a critical public health issue. Previously considered a
problem of the affluent, obesity is now reported among all populations in South Africa regardless
of age, race, gender or ...
Why we eat what we eat: Analysing the effects of gender on food choice amongst adults in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
Multiple studies have explored aspects of food choice; however, few have used a gendered approach. Understanding issues relating to food from a gendered perspective has become crucial in terms of combating and preventing ...