Body composition of rheumatoid arthritis patients and their perceptions and practices regarding diet, nutritional supplements and other treatments

Thesis (MNutr)--Stellenbosch University, 2011 === ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissue causing pain, swelling and stiffness. Studies suggest that aspects of the d...

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Main Author: Lombard, Louise Ann
Other Authors: Du Plessis, L. M.
Format: Others
Language:en_ZA
Published: Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/17941