Browsing Masters Degrees (Dietetics And Human Nutrition) by Title
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Determining the relationship between added sugar intake and body mass index (BMI) among undergraduate students between the ages of 18-25 years studying at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus.
(2016)Chronic diseases of lifestyle are a major contributor towards the increased incidence of mortality and morbidity among individuals worldwide. In conjunction with this, dietary and lifestyle modifications have contributed ... -
Dietary intake, diet-related knowledge and metabolic control of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus, aged 6-10 years attending the paediatric diabetic clinics at Grey's Hospital, Pietermaritzburg and Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2007)The aim of this study was to assess the dietary intake, diet-related knowledge and metabolic control in children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus between the ages of 6-10 years attending the Paediatric Diabetic Clinics at ... -
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 effect of Lactobacillus reuteri supplementation on anthropometric measurements, lung function and lung infections in a cystic fibrosis population in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2007)BACKGROUND: Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients grow poorly and tend to be malnourished. They frequently suffer from lung infections necessitating the repeated use of antibiotics. AIM: This study was conducted to determine ... -
The effectiveness of a food based dietary guideline nutrition education game and educator's support material as a supplement to improve retention of knowledge in rural Grade 5 learners, living in Sweetwaters, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2013)Aim: To determine the effectiveness of a Food Based Dietary Guideline (FBDG) nutrition education game and educator’s support material (ESM) as a supplement to improve retention of knowledge in rural Grade 5 learners, living ... -
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 ... -
Food gardens, household food security status, socio-economic status and perceived barriers to cultivating : Embo Community, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2015)Aim: To determine whether food gardens have an impact on household food security status in the Embo community, whether there is a relationship between socio-economic status and cultivating a food garden as well as barriers ... -
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 ... -
Food security status and related factors of undergraduate students receiving financial aid at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Campus.
(2014)Objectives: To determine the prevalence of food insecurity and related factors among undergraduate recipients of financial aid at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Campus (UKZN- PMB) and whether there is ... -
The hydration status, fluid and carbohydrate intake of male adolescent soccer players during training in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2012)Adolescent athletes of this era are more pressurized than adolescents of previous generations to perform at an optimum level (Micheli & Jenkins 2001, p49). The importance of winning can result in adolescent athletes ... -
The implementation of an ISO 22000 system into a private hospital food service facility and the impact on patient satisfaction and food safety audit results.
(2015)Aim: To determine the impact of the implementation of an ISO 22000 system in the foodservice department of a private hospital on patient satisfaction levels and results of food safety audits conducted. Objectives: To ... -
Incidence of malnutrition as measured using specific anthropometric and biochemical parameters and its relationship with chemotoxicity in children with nephroblastoma admitted to Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital between 2004-2012.
(2016)Introduction: The prevalence of malnutrition in children with cancer in developing countries is reported to be as high as 69%. Malnutrition is worse in developing countries as the diagnosis of cancer may be delayed due to ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge and counselling practices of healthcare workers related to HIV and infant feeding in Ethekwini.
(2019)Introduction: Breastfeeding is recognised globally as the single most effective child survival strategy for children under the age of five years. It is associated with much health, cognitive and economic benefits. Thus, ... -
Knowledge regarding severe acute malnutrition and its treatment among medical officers in the Xhariep District, Free State.
(2016)Abstract available in PDF file.