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Bourne, Lesley Thelma. "Dietary intake in an urban African population in South Africa, with special reference to the nutrition transition." Doctoral thesis, University of Cape Town, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27005.

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An assessment of the nutritional status of a representative sample of an urban African population has not previously been conducted, nor the extent to which the traditional diet has been abandoned for a western diet. To meet this end, a cross-sectional analytic study was carried out on a representative sample (N=1146) of the urban African population, aged 3 - 64 years in 1990. Particular attention was paid to specific at-risk groups viz. preschoolers (aged 3 - 6 years; N=163), adolescents (aged 15 - 18 years; N=119) and adults (19 - 44 years; N=649). The interrelationships of dietary intake wi

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Lewu, Muinat Nike. "Studies on the nutritional value of seven accessions of cocoyam growing in South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1001054.

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Cocoyam [Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott] is widely cultivated as a staple food in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The crop, however, remains unpopular and not well known outside KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa where it is cultivated mainly for subsistence. The aims of the study were to collect local landraces (accessions) of the crop from where it is found growing within the country for various studies and also to document its nutritional values as well as the safety/toxicity of the crop. The study was carried out using various methods. These included a comparative a

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Nhlapo, Nthabiseng. "Hygiene and nutritional content of the National School Nutrition Programme in Bloemfontein, South Africa." Thesis, [Bloemfontein?] : Central University of Technology, Free State, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11462/180.

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Thesis (M. Tech. (Environmental Health)) -- Central University of technology, Free State, 2013<br>Malnutrition and concomitant infections are major contributing factors to child morbidity and mortality in developing countries such as South Africa. Globally, children benefiting from school feeding programmes are generally from communities with low socio-economic statuses. The meals provided through feeding schemes, such as the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) in South Africa, are aimed at significantly supplementing the beneficiaries’ daily energy and nutrient requirements. The possi

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Ellmer, Marlene. "The nutritional management of adult burn wound patients in South Africa." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/623.

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Whittaker, Stuart. "A nutritional and socio-economic study of Philippi farm children and their mothers during November 1986." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27220.

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A community based survey to determine the nutritional status using anthropometric methods, of children and mothers and to assess certain socio-economic factors was carried out during November and December 1986 in Philippi, a predominantly vegetable farming area. Twenty-one (43%) of the 49 vegetable farms which were included in the study were selected by stratified random sampling. All children in the 0-6 year age group and their parents on the selected farms were included in the sample which consisted of 129 children and 212 parents. Questionnaires were administered and subjects' weights and h

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Hoosen, Fatima. "The nutritional profile of high-performance junior soccer players in Western Cape, South Africa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/80217.

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Thesis (MNutr)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Very little data exists regarding the nutritional status of adolescent soccer players and there is no national data regarding this population. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the dietary intake and anthropometric profile of N=39 male, high-performance, adolescent soccer players who are of mixed race (14 -18 years of age), during the competitive season. Methods: The study design was a descriptive, observational study with an analytical component. A quantified food frequency questionnaire (QFFQ), whic

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Hunter, Adams Joanne. "Factors influencing migrant maternal and infant nutrition in Cape Town, South Africa." Doctoral thesis, University of Cape Town, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12875.

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Includes bibliographical references.<br>Migration is a social determinant of health. The relationships between migration and health are not well understood for the large numbers of migrants in low- and middle-income countries, including South Africa. In particular, nutrition during pregnancy and the first two years of a child’s life impact infant morbidity (e.g. diarrhoea, chronic disease) and mortality, yet little is known about maternal and infant nutrition in relation to migration. Positing that migration alters the family structures that traditionally provide social support and advice for

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Van, Zyl Maryke Karin. "Characteristics and factors influencing fast-food intake of young adult consumers from different socio-economic areas in Gauteng, South Africa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/1568.

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Thesis (MNutr (Human Nutrition))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009.<br>INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics of and factors impacting on the intake of fast-foods by young adults from different socio-economic areas in Gauteng, South Africa. The population for the study (n = 341) included males (n = 180) and females (n = 161) with a mean age of 24.48 years (SD = 3.492). METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional, observational study was performed using an interviewer-administered, validated questionnaire to elicit characteristics of the studied population (ge

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Mackenzie, Annabel. "Job satisfaction of South African registered dietitians." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/1734.

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Holness, David Roy. "The constitutional right to food in South Africa." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/844.

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This dissertation is a study of the ambit of the right to food as it is contained in the South African Bill of Rights and the steps needed to realise the right. Existing and potential food insecurity, hunger and malnutrition provide the social context for this research. The rationale for conducting the research is primarily two-fold. Firstly, the access to sufficient food is an indispensable right for everyone living in this country. Secondly, the right to food in South Africa has not been subject to extensive academic study to date. Socio-economic rights are fully justiciable rights in this c

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Magadu, Nceba. "Factors impending the implementation of the school nutrition programme in King Williams Town." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1648.

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The National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) is a poverty alleviation strategy, which was introduced in 1994 by the Government of South Africa as part of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP). Studies of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), show that hunger, nutrition, and poverty, are strongly correlated. The same studies note that in the world as a whole, hunger impacts negatively on Millennium Development Goals, namely universal primary education, gender equali

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Strachan, Keri. "Current perceptions and usage practices of nutritional supplements." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/2193.

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Thesis (MNutr (Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. Human Nutrition))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to investigate current perceived role of nutritional supplements in adolescent (16-18 years) male rugby players and establish usage practices within Kwazulu Natal (KZN) schools. Methods The nutritional supplementation practices of 68 rugby players from 7 KZN secondary schools were surveyed using an anonymous paper-based questionnaire. The boys were asked to identify from a list (with Other as a selection) which supplement they used, the frequ

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Barron, Elise. "Barriers associated with doctors' referral to dietitians in Gauteng, South Africa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/496.

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Zazini, Thando William. "The National School Nutrition Programme in selected schools in Peddie." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/12769.

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The Department of Basic Education classifies the NSNP as one of the critical omponents of the government's Programme of Action, which was specifically assigned the responsibility of addressing learners' ability to learn by providing them with nutritious meals. The success of the programme may therefore contribute towards the country's realisation of the Millennium Development Goals which include the reduction of mortality and the eradication of extreme hunger and poverty by 2015 as well as achieving universal primary education. The aim of the National School Nutrition Programme seeks to promot

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Ndilele, Theodora Zola. "The effectiveness of school nutrition programme of the Eastern Cape Department of Education." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/2005.

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This dissertation is about the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) in South Africa. This Programme was introduced by government in 1994 with the aim of alleviating poverty; unemployment and improving learning capacity of children. Specifically, it is intended to help poor children and to empower poverty-stricken communities, particularly in the rural areas across all the nine provinces. The focus of this study is on the investigation of effectiveness and efficient management of the Programme in the Eastern Cape Province, with specific reference to Mhlontlo District. Mhlontlo district is

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Sithole, Tholiwe Sophie. "Nutrition security of farm workers in the North West Province, South Africa / T.S. Sithole." Thesis, North-West University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/1327.

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Moabelo, Mmasesolo Francina. "Evaluation of the primary school nutrition programme in Mogodumo area, Limpopo Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/924.

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Thesis (M.Dev.) --University of Limpopo, 2006<br>Nutrition is a basic human right as well as a prerequisite for the realization of full intellectual and physical potential. This is also stipulated in the South African Constitution and the Bill of rights. The Limpopo Province is known as one of the most poverty and drought stricken provinces in the RSA with a very high rate of unemployment. To alleviate poverty and to improve health and school attendance, the state president enhanced the Primary School Nutrition Programme on 1 September1994 in a number of targeted primary schools according to t

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Kota, Lutho Siyabulela. "Local food choices and nutrition : a case study of amarewu in the FET consumer studies curriculum." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003549.

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This case study examines the introduction of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in the Consumer Studies curriculum of Further Education and Training (FET). The research is centred on the use of enquiry methodologies involving learners observing parent demonstrations of the making of ‘amarewu’ and other activities centred on the propositional knowledge dealing with fermentation in the Consumer Studies curriculum. The research involved a review of curriculum documents, participant observation of a demonstration of local food practices related to ‘amarewu’ and learner research activities and interviews to

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Turner, Anna Jacomina Carolina. "Assessing the value of a South African-developed educational nutrition board game in selected Grade 4 primary school learners and their life orientation educators in the City of Cape Town district." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/96060.

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Thesis (MNutr)--Stellenbosch University, 2014.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Objectives: To measure the impact on nutrition knowledge; to ascertain the opinions and practices related to nutrition and physical activity, tuck shop visits, and dietary quality of Grade 4 learners; as well as the perceptions on and acceptability of the ‗Fun Food Game‘ (FFG) as nutrition education tool as evaluated in selected Grade 4 learners and educators. Design: A before-after, experimental study with analytical components. Setting: A purposive sample of four schools in the City of Cape Town district of the Western Cap

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Mavengahama, Sydney. "The contribution of indigenous vegetables to food security and nutrition within selected sites in South Africa." Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/85565.

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Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa is rich in biodiversity among which are semi-domesticated vegetable species which are known as wild or indigenous vegetables. These wild indigenous vegetables have been reported to be good in nutritional qualities such as macro and micronutrients. However, there is still a high prevalence of malnutrition; especially micronutrient deficiencies among low or marginal income bracket of the population. The use of indigenous vegetables has been proposed as part of the solutions to the problems of micronutrient malnutritio

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Scott, Lesley Dalene. "Consumer testing of the preliminary paediatric food- based dietary guidelines, among English- and Afrikaans-speaking mothers, for healthy children aged 1 – 7 years in the city of Cape Town, South Africa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/2302.

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Thesis (MNutr (Human Nutrition))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006.<br>PROJECT AIM The aim of this qualitative cross-sectional descriptive study was to test the comprehensibility of the preliminary Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for healthy children aged 1-7 years. Objectives included assessing exposure to Food-Based Dietary Guidelines, assessing comprehension of the proposed Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (perceptions, interpretation and understanding of terminology, concepts and descriptions), and assessing whether the guidelines can be used in meal planning. METHOD The proposed

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Vermeulen, Hester. "A balanced food basket approach to monitor food affordability in South Africa." Thesis, University of Pretoria, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/73175.

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The public health landscape in South Africa today is characterised by a double-burden of nutritional challenges. Under-nutrition is prevalent, as is evident from the high levels of childhood stunting that are reported. Deficiencies of micro-nutrients such as vitamin A and iron continue to be prevalent in children, females and vulnerable groups. Simultaneously overweight and obesity among adults and children together with an associated increase in the occurrence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease are increasing steadily to epidemic levels. With appr

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Nel, Jana. "Factors contributing to the adequate vitamin A status and poor anthropometric status of 24-59-month-old children from an impoverished Northern Cape community." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/80297.

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Thesis (MNutr)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Objective: To examine the factors that may influence the vitamin A and anthropometric status of 24-59-month-old children from an impoverished community with a very high prevalence of stunting, but virtually no vitamin A deficiency. Design: Cross sectional, descriptive study with analytical components. Setting: Calvinia West, Northern Cape Province, South Africa Subjects: Biological mothers (n=150) and their children aged 24-59 months (n=150) living in Calvinia West from 6 months of age or younger. Methods: A general interv

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Naude, Celeste. "Fruit and vegetable consumption by South African children, aged 12 to 108 months : a secondary analysis of the National Food Consumption Survey data." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/2251.

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Thesis (MNutr (Human Nutrition))--Stellenbosch University, 2007.<br>INTRODUCTION: Epidemiologic research strongly supports the importance of adequate fruit and vegetable intake for the promotion of human health and the prevention of chronic disease. Data suggest that fruit and vegetable consumption in children may protect against an array of childhood illnesses. Low fruit and vegetable intake has been recognized as a key contributor to micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries. Evidence indicates that fruit and vegetable consumption is inadequate in both developed and developing

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Wentzel-Viljoen, Edelweiss. "Development of a model for the monitoring and evaluation of nutrition and nutrition-related programmes in South Africa / Edelweiss Wentzel-Viljoen." Thesis, North-West University, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/277.

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Evaluation research or programme evaluation was developed mainly for general use in social science, notably education and psychology, for understanding and addressing social problems. Rossi eta/. (1999) defined programme evaluation or evaluation research as "... the use of social research procedures to systematically investigate the effectiveness of social intervention programmes that are adapted to their political and organisational environments and designed to inform social action in ways that improve social conditions". There are different types of evaluation, namely the evaluation of need,

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Tshabeni, Veliswa. "An exploration of the school nutrition programme's potential to catalyse community-based environmental learning : a case study of a rural Eastern Cape school." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1020306.

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The purpose of this study was to explore the extent to which a School Nutrition Programme can catalyse community-based environmental learning and promote food security in the school and the community. This is an interpretive case study of a junior secondary school in the rural Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The school is located in an area characterised by high levels of poverty and under-nutrition. The school’s food garden, a central focus of this study, contributes to the School Nutrition Programme, which falls under the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP). The aim of the NSNP

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Koornhof, Hilletjie Elizabeth. "A profile of children in the Avian park and Zweletemba settlements in the Breede Valley local municipality of the Western Cape Province, South Africa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/86450.

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Thesis (Mnutr)--Stellenbosch University, 2014.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Objectives: To describe the mothers/ primary caregivers’ (PCGs) and children’ anthropometric status; their household food security and poverty in relation to type of housing; and compare households receiving and not receiving a Child Support Grant (CSG) in relation to mothers/ PCGs’ anthropometric status, their dietary diversity, age, employment, educational level, monthly household income, size, food security and children’s anthropometric status. Design: Cross sectional, descriptive study. Subjects: Mothers/ PCGs (443) and

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Rademeyer, Catharina Elizabeth. "The knowledge, attitude and practice of health and skincare therapists at accredited clinics around South Africa with regard to nutrition." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/4381.

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Thesis (MNutr (Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. Human Nutrition))--University of Stellenbosch, 2010.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The inclusion of nutrition in the national syllabus for health and skincare therapists indicates the realisation of its importance within this industry. Health and skincare therapists should be able to observe any adverse skin condition as a result of a dysfunctional homeostatic relationship between the skin and internal body systems. The aim of this study was to assess the nutritional knowledge, attitude and practices of health and skincare therapists working in acc

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Potgieter, Sunita. "The effect of caffeine supplementation on Olympic-distance triathletes and triathlon performance in the Western Cape, South Africa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/80060.

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Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Abundant evidence supporting the ergogenic effect of caffeine during endurance exercise exists. Single sporting events, laboratory based studies and inappropriate research design questions the applicability of these studies to triathlon performance. Objectives: The main aims of this study were to i) investigate the ergogenic effect of caffeine supplementation during a triathlon; ii) evaluate parameters that could in part explain why caffeine supplementation is ergogenic, iii) investigate possible factors influencing

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Ketelo, Asiphe. "Determining food and nutrition literacy of community health workers in the Western Cape, South Africa." University of Western Cape, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7674.

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Master of Public Health - MPH<br>Obesity is one of the critical problems that threatens not only health, but the economy at a global level. Among the factors associated with obesity is less than optimum level of nutrition literacy. Nutrition literacy is more than just the food knowledge, it is a combination of other essential factors that help individuals to maintain healthy a body size. These factors include the selection and consumption of nutritious food; acquiring knowledge and skills in the areas of meal planning and preparation; as well as using and knowing how to read food labels

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Kigozi, Frederick. "Feeding biology of common and blue duiker." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1004725.

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The blue duiker, Philantomba monticola and common or grey duiker, Sylvicapra grimmia represent two of the three duiker genera as well as two of the three species occurring in Southern Africa. The two species have not been adequately studied in their habitats within the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, and this thesis centres around their biology with focus on diet and dental microwear. Faecal analysis was used to study the diet of blue duiker at Salem in the Albany district, and of common duiker on two farms, one a predominantly cattle farm at Kasouga and the other a farm for cultivation

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Makhande, Emmanuel Denis. "Growth of the South African abalone (Haliotis Midae) on three diets, under commercial conditions." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/755.

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Haliotis midae is the cornerstone of the South African abalone fishery. For more than a decade, the wild abalone stock of South Africa has suffered decline due to over-exploitation and illegal activities such as poaching. Prior to 1970, no regulations were in place concerning the annual landings. As a result the fishery was exploited as if it were an infinite resource. It is this initial uncontrolled harvesting (regardless of age) and poaching that has driven the abalone resource decline. Due to the slow growth rate exhibited by abalone as a species, natural replenishment of wild stock followi

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Swart, Elizabeth Catherina. "The effects of internal migration and related factors on nutrient intake and anthropometric status of children aged 1-9 years in South Africa, 1999." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2004. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=init_4026_1178702967.

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The purpose of this study was to provide a national overview on internal migration of children and to relate these migration patterns to the nutritional status of children. This study specifically investigated the internal migration that took place during the life span of the National Food Consumption Survey study population and relates that to their dietary intake and anthropometric status.

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Pretorius, Adeline. "An assessment of the comprehension of the preliminary 2007 version of the South African paediatric food-based dietary guidelines for Northern Sotho infants 6–12 months of age in Soshanguve and Ga-Rankuwa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/96978.

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Thesis (MNutr--Stellenbosch University, 2015.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction Malnutrition, in both adults and children, is a problem worldwide with negative health consequences. The World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) therefore initiated the implementation of country-specific food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) to be used as an educational tool to address nutrition-related health issues. They further suggested consumer testing to evaluate the comprehension and cultural acceptability thereof prior to the release of countr

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Till, Anne. "Dietary risk assessment of Discovery Health Medical Aid’s vitality members in South Afric." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/86308.

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Thesis ( Mnutr)--Stellenbosch University, 2014.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: The rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCD) is cause for concern. Improving dietary quality is a key health promotion strategy aimed at reducing NCD morbidity and mortality. Assessments that quantify “risky” dietary behaviours are worthwhile, and may help to identify high risk individuals, that would benefit from targeted interventions. Purpose: Discovery Vitality is a wellness incentive business associated with Discovery Health medical aid in South Africa. This study developed a Dietary Behaviour Sc

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Collett, Paul David. "Toward the development of a rearing protocol for juvenile dusky kob, Argyrosomus japonicus (Pisces: Sciaenidae)." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1005171.

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The South African mariculture industry is developing the rearing technology of indigenous fish species. Dusky kob (Argyrosomus japonicus) has high-quality flesh and a good market demand. Research is needed to determine the environmental requirements under which growth of dusky kob is optimised. This study assessed the effect of temperature, light intensity, feeding frequency and stocking density, respectively, on growth, feed conversion ratio (FCR) and survival of juvenile dusky kob within a weight range of 10-60 g fish⁻¹) in a series of four growth trials. The effect of temperature on growth

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Sowunmi, Linda Ifeanyichukwu. "Nutritional value and cultivation requirements of Cleome Gynandra: a wild vegetable growing in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/2600.

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South Africa has wide ranges of plants among which are leafy vegetables growing in the wild. These wild vegetables have been reported to have high nutritive and medicinal potentials. Yet, there is still high prevalence of malnutrition and micronutrients deficiencies among the low income bracket of the population. Effective utilization of wild vegetables has been proposed as part of the solutions to address the problem of dietary deficiencies among the populace. Their importance is mainly as relish to accompany and complement starch based diets. They are also known to serve as supplements for f

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Goeiman, Hilary Denice. "Developing a comprehensive nutrition workforce planning framework for the public health sector to respond to the nutrition-related burden in South Africa." University of the Western Cape, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6900.

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Philosophiae Doctor - PhD<br>South Africa has not responded well to recommendations in national evaluation reports to address human resource challenges associated with the implementation of nutrition programmes and improved service delivery. Twenty-four years have passed since the dawning of democracy and the nutrition situation within the population has actually deteriorated, with persistently high levels of stunting in young children and the growing prevalence of overweight and obesity in all age groups. These conditions not only rob people of their potential, but they carry a high cost for

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McPhail, Kerry Lee. "Extractives from six species of South African Marine Opisthobranch Molluscs." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1007412.

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The natural product chemistry of six species of South African opisthobranch molluscs and some of their dietary marine invertebrates was investigated. Nineteen previously undescribed secondary metabolites and twelve known compounds were isolated and their structures determined by a combination of spectroscopic and chemical methods. The circumtropical sea hares Aplysia parvula and A. dactylomela were found to contain halogenated red algal metabolites. 3Z-bromofucin (120), the Z analogue of a known Laurencia CIS acetogenin, was isolated from A. parvula. A. dactylomela yielded a series of novel no

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Houston, Elizabeth Margaret. "A critical investigation of the Primary Schools Nutrition Programme (PSNP) in the Eastern Cape." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002993.

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The thesis focuses on the Primary School Nutrition Programme (PSNP), particularly in the Eastern Cape, as a government nutrition and education project, and its failure to achieve its stated goals. The programme experienced problems almost as soon as it was introduced. The press reported incidents of fraud and maladministration and the programme was halted and restarted numerous times. The thesis seeks to offer some insight as to why the government was unable to reach its stated objectives in the implementation phase of the programme. State theory informs the thesis in an attempt to further exp

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De, Villiers Anniza. "Nutrition education message topics and accessibility for the well-being of infants in an urban slum area." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/50047.

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Thesis (MSc (Dietetics))--University of Stellenbosch, 2004.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to contribute to the nutritional well-being of 0 - 24 month old children who attend primary health care clinics (PHC) in Duncan Village, an urban slum. This was to be achieved by first formulating essential nutrition-related message topics and second by formulating recommendations for optimising the accessibility of services, including nutrition-related messages, aimed at mothers attending PHC clinics in Duncan Village. In order to formulate targeted and relevant nutrition-related me

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Rossouw, Alex. "The marketability of small scale hydroponic systems for the horticultural industry in South Africa." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2539.

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Thesis (MTech (Horticultural Science))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016.<br>Hydroponics, i.e. plant cultivation in mineral-rich water is a synergy between plant, human, and machine. For decades the hydroponic garden has been offered on horticultural markets, and was repeatedly innovated to better meet consumer horticultural needs. Currently, platform convergences with electronic control systems can possibly enable more efficient products for direct consumer hydroponic cultivation. This means that, like many appliances in the home; hydroponic plant cultivation can become somewhat

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Lupuwana, Pumezo. "Integrating natural sciences and indigenous knowledge systems for rural economic development: a model for rural enterprise development, health and nutrition initiatives in the Eastern Cape, South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/81.

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This study demonstrated that the demographic profile of the Eastern Cape Province portrayed high levels of poverty and underdevelopment in the mostly rural population. This is despite the fact that the Eastern Cape is characterized by a rich endowment of natural resources, hosting a wide range of natural plant species, numerous rivers, water springs from mountains and no less than six biomes due to the variety of climatic conditions prevalent in the Province. In contrast, the natural resources found in the Province were regarded to have a high potential to grow and transform the economy of the

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Nel, Maretha. "The adaptation of an appropriate screening tool for the early detection of malnutrition in individuals with intellectual disability (ID) in a psychiatric hospital in North West Province (South Africa)." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/71867.

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Thesis (MNutr)--Stellenbosch University, 2012.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Considering the myriad of risk factors causing nutritional deficiency, as well as the prevalence of malnutrition and feeding problems experienced by individuals with intellectual disability (ID), early detection and diagnosis of malnutrition in this population group is essential. Objectives: The main aim and objectives of the study were to determine the degree of malnutrition and body composition in individuals with ID living in a psychiatric hospital (North West Province, South Africa), to determine which degree

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Madiba, Jeremia Sello. "Factors influencing food consumption patterns in selected communities in Limpopo province, South Africa." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/31192.

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Little is known about food consumption patterns of the majority of the black population and the various factors influencing food consumption patterns. An understanding of the above aspects is critical for any business enterprise to inform the formulation of a marketing strategy. This study is an attempt to identify factors affecting food consumption patterns of three ethnic groups found the Limpopo Province. The province is unique in that it is the only province in South Africa that has a variety of ethnic groups. Various factors are considered and examined to determine how they affect food co

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Goosen, Charlene. "Factors influencing feeding practices of primary caregivers of infants (0-5.9 months) in Avian Park and Zwelethemba, Western Cape, South Africa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/80071.

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Thesis (MNutr)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction Breastfeeding is a key child survival strategy. Mixed feeding (predominant and partial breastfeeding as defined by the World Health Organisation) during the first six months of life is associated with childhood morbidity and mortality, especially in resource-limited settings, and carries the highest risk of HIV transmission through breastfeeding. When compared to exclusive breastfeeding, predominant, partial or no breastfeeding increases the risk for pneumonia and diarrhoea-related mortality. National exclusi

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Martin, Claire Juliet. "Dietitians' views and perceptions of the implementation of the continuing professional development system for dietitians in South Africa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/2396.

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Thesis (MNutr (Human Nutrition))--University of Stellenbosch, 2007.<br>INTRODUCTION: The study’s objective was to evaluate the South African Continuing Professional Development (CPD) system for dietitians, by determining their perceptions of the systems’ implementation and participation in CPD activities within the system, that was in place from 1 September 2001 until 1 April 2006. METHODS: The study was designed as an observational descriptive study. Three data gathering techniques were used, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods:- i) A national survey of dietitians was c

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Du, Plessis Lisanne. "Computer-based learning for the enhancement of breastfeeding training for South African undergraduate dietetic students." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/619.

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De, Pomeroy-Legg Jeanita. "Prevalence of side-effects and change in nutritional status during radical radiotherapy for head and neck malignancies at Tygerberg Academic Hospital, Western Cape, South Africa." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/1492.

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Carstens, Maryke. "The association between glycaemic control and lifestyle habits in adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus attending selected private health care practices in Thabazimbi, Limpopo Province." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/85796.

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Thesis (MNutr)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Intensive lifestyle intervention in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is associated with weight loss, significant reductions in HbA1c% and a reduction in cardiovascular disease risk factors. Small towns unfortunately experience a deficit of dieticians, thus limiting access to lifestyle intervention. Furthermore, a limited number of South African studies have evaluated the effect of dietary habits, anthropometric status, activity level (AL) and dietician-led medical nutrition therapy (MNT) on glycaemic c

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