Browsing School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengeneering (SFTNB) Collection by Subject "Overweight"
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Assessing risk factors associated with overweight and obesity among the employees of Arua Regional referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-08-28)ABSTRACT Overweight and obesity are important addendum to the pool of risk factors for non-communicable disease (NCD) among the employees. The objective of this study was to establish the prevalence of overweight and ... -
Risk Factors Associated with Childhood Overweight and Obesity among Urban School Children Aged between 8-13 years in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-10-19)Background: Childhood overweight and obesity have become an issue of concern in both developing and developed countries. Developing countries such as Uganda are faced with a double burden of under nutrition and over ... -
The role of parents in the development of overweight and obesity among children 5-12 years old in private schools in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2023)The general causes of childhood overweight and obesity have been assumed to be high caloric and fat intake paired with little to no exercise. Evidence has also shown that excessive sugar intake especially in soft drinks ...