Browsing Masters Theses by Thesis Supervisor "Zinn, Caryn"
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Adult NZ Chinese comparative study of body composition measured by DEXA
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)Body fat, regional body fat and bone mineral mass, are linked to health conditions such as obesity and osteoporosis. The ethnic comparison of body composition may help to explain and understand the difference of health ... -
The effect of an 8-week low carbohydrate high fat diet on maximal strength performance, body composition and diet acceptability in sub-elite Olympic weightlifters and powerlifters
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)In the current sports nutrition literature there is a lack of insight into the weight loss procedures for weight-restricted power and strength athletes (e.g. Olympic weightlifters and powerlifters). Broadly speaking, methods ... -
The effect of intermittent activity on Postprandial Lipemia in children
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)Time spent in sedentary behavior has been linked to negative health outcomes such as obesity and dislipidemia in children and adolescents. Interrupting sitting time has been shown to improve metabolic health in adults; ... -
Exploring protein and macronutrient intakes in lean bodybuilders during caloric restriction
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)Weight class-restricted and aesthetic athletes have unique requirements related not only to the metabolic and adaptive demands of their sport and training, but also related to their body composition and the stress and ... -
Exploring the acceptability of, and adherence to, a carbohydrate-restricted, higher fat diet as an instrument for weight loss in women aged 40-55 years
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)It is well recognised that aging in females is associated with a predilection for weight gain. Women with abdominal obesity are known to be at especially high risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease, as well as ...