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Theses and Dissertations (Centre for Nutrition)
Recent Submissions
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Khumalo, Sanele Maxine
(University of Pretoria, 2018)
Introduction
The incidence of non-communicable disease such as cancer, diabetes, and cardio vascular disease (CVD) is increasing. Major contributing factors are diets that are poor in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. ...
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Kruger, Johanita; Prof A Oelofse; Prof J R N Taylor
(University of Pretoria, 2012-05-15)
Iron and zinc deficiencies are highly prevalent in the developing world. In worst cases, the cause of iron and zinc deficiency may be actual insufficient dietary intake, but inhibitors of absorption, mostly found in plant ...
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Mavhungu, Nangula Paulina
(University of Pretoria, 2012-06-07)
Phenolic compounds in African green leafy vegetables (GLVs) may have a significant impact on human health. However, there is little information on the phenolic composition, antioxidant properties, as well as biological and ...