Motadi, S. A.Mahopo, T. C.Shilubane, Fikela2026-06-222026-06-222026-05-19Shilubane, F. 2026. Anthropometric status, dietary intake and uric acid levels in adults aged 40 to 60 years residing in Giyani Location of Greater Giyani Municipality in Mopani District, Limpopo Province. . .https://univendspace.univen.ac.za/handle/11602/3286M.Sc. in NutritionDepartment of Human Nutrition and DietecticsBackground: Elevated serum uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) are influenced by several dietary and lifestyle factors, including high intake of sugar, alcohol, and purine-rich foods. Hyperuricemia is a major risk factor for gout, an inflammatory condition that has become increasingly prevalent in developing countries. Effective management of hyperuricemia often requires lifestyle modifications, with or without pharmacological intervention. Despite growing global concern, limited data exist on the dietary patterns, anthropometric status, and uric acid levels of adults in rural South African communities. The aim of this study was to assess the anthropometric status, dietary intake, and uric acid levels in adults aged 40 years and above residing in the Giyani location of Greater Giyani Municipality in Mopani District, Limpopo Province. Method: The study employed a cross-sectional design, with a quantitative research approach. A simple random sampling method was used to select the communities, while convenience sampling was employed to select the participants. The following variables were measured: socio-demographic characteristics, anthropometric status, dietary intake, serum uric acid level, and blood pressure. Data was collected using a researcher-administered questionnaire. The data were initially captured in Microsoft Excel and then exported to the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (IBM SPSS Statistics, Armonk, NY), version 29, for further analysis, including the biochemical measurements. Independent T-tests were used for comparison. Measures were implemented to ensure the validity and reliability of the instruments, and ethical standards were adhered to in order to protect the rights of the participants. The formula yielded 394 participants, and an additional 10% (39) was added to account for attrition. The total sample size was 433 participants. Results: Hyperuricemia was most prevalent among participants aged 40–44 years (40.4%) and 51–60 years (34.1%). A notably higher prevalence was observed in females (63.4%) compared to males (18.1%), emphasizing a significant sex-related difference that warrants further investigation into the determinants such as biological and sociocultural. Employed participants exhibited a higher prevalence (59.2%), as did those from larger households, particularly families with five members (52.3%). Elevated uric acid levels were found in 82% of participants. Of these, 20% were overweight and 73% were obese. Waist circumference was very high in 67%, high in 20%, and normal in 13%. Additionally, 57% had high blood pressure. Strong positive correlations were observed between BMI and uric acid (r = 0.6124), BMI and waist circumference (r = 0.6880), and systolic and diastolic blood pressure (r = 0.8772). Moderate correlations existed between waist circumference and uric acid (r = 0.4425), BMI and systolic (r = 0.3999), and BMI and diastolic pressure (r = 0.3845). Weak correlations were found between dietary diversity score and both uric acid (r = 0.0524) and BMI (r = 0.0527). Conclusion: This study investigated the anthropometric status, dietary intake, and uric acid levels among adults aged 40 and above in Giyani, Limpopo Province. The results showed a high prevalence of elevated uric acid levels, overweight and obesity, and very high waist circumference among participants. Most participants had low dietary diversity. Significant associations were found between hyperuricemia and body mass index, waist circumference, blood pressure, and lifestyle behaviours such as physical inactivity, poor sleep, and inadequate weight control. These findings align with existing literature linking hyperuricemia to metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disorders.1 online resource (viii, 37 leaves): illustrationsenUniversity of VendaHyperuricemiaUCTDSerum uric acidDietary intakeMetabolic syndromeGoutDissertationShilubane F. Anthropometric status, dietary intake and uric acid levels in adults aged 40 to 60 years residing in Giyani Location of Greater Giyani Municipality in Mopani District, Limpopo Province. []. , 2026 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from:Shilubane, F. (2026). <i>Anthropometric status, dietary intake and uric acid levels in adults aged 40 to 60 years residing in Giyani Location of Greater Giyani Municipality in Mopani District, Limpopo Province</i>. (). . Retrieved fromShilubane, Fikela. <i>"Anthropometric status, dietary intake and uric acid levels in adults aged 40 to 60 years residing in Giyani Location of Greater Giyani Municipality in Mopani District, Limpopo Province."</i> ., , 2026.TY - Dissertation AU - Shilubane, Fikela AB - Background: Elevated serum uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) are influenced by several dietary and lifestyle factors, including high intake of sugar, alcohol, and purine-rich foods. Hyperuricemia is a major risk factor for gout, an inflammatory condition that has become increasingly prevalent in developing countries. Effective management of hyperuricemia often requires lifestyle modifications, with or without pharmacological intervention. Despite growing global concern, limited data exist on the dietary patterns, anthropometric status, and uric acid levels of adults in rural South African communities. The aim of this study was to assess the anthropometric status, dietary intake, and uric acid levels in adults aged 40 years and above residing in the Giyani location of Greater Giyani Municipality in Mopani District, Limpopo Province. Method: The study employed a cross-sectional design, with a quantitative research approach. A simple random sampling method was used to select the communities, while convenience sampling was employed to select the participants. The following variables were measured: socio-demographic characteristics, anthropometric status, dietary intake, serum uric acid level, and blood pressure. Data was collected using a researcher-administered questionnaire. The data were initially captured in Microsoft Excel and then exported to the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (IBM SPSS Statistics, Armonk, NY), version 29, for further analysis, including the biochemical measurements. Independent T-tests were used for comparison. Measures were implemented to ensure the validity and reliability of the instruments, and ethical standards were adhered to in order to protect the rights of the participants. The formula yielded 394 participants, and an additional 10% (39) was added to account for attrition. The total sample size was 433 participants. Results: Hyperuricemia was most prevalent among participants aged 40–44 years (40.4%) and 51–60 years (34.1%). A notably higher prevalence was observed in females (63.4%) compared to males (18.1%), emphasizing a significant sex-related difference that warrants further investigation into the determinants such as biological and sociocultural. Employed participants exhibited a higher prevalence (59.2%), as did those from larger households, particularly families with five members (52.3%). Elevated uric acid levels were found in 82% of participants. Of these, 20% were overweight and 73% were obese. Waist circumference was very high in 67%, high in 20%, and normal in 13%. Additionally, 57% had high blood pressure. Strong positive correlations were observed between BMI and uric acid (r = 0.6124), BMI and waist circumference (r = 0.6880), and systolic and diastolic blood pressure (r = 0.8772). Moderate correlations existed between waist circumference and uric acid (r = 0.4425), BMI and systolic (r = 0.3999), and BMI and diastolic pressure (r = 0.3845). Weak correlations were found between dietary diversity score and both uric acid (r = 0.0524) and BMI (r = 0.0527). Conclusion: This study investigated the anthropometric status, dietary intake, and uric acid levels among adults aged 40 and above in Giyani, Limpopo Province. The results showed a high prevalence of elevated uric acid levels, overweight and obesity, and very high waist circumference among participants. Most participants had low dietary diversity. Significant associations were found between hyperuricemia and body mass index, waist circumference, blood pressure, and lifestyle behaviours such as physical inactivity, poor sleep, and inadequate weight control. These findings align with existing literature linking hyperuricemia to metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disorders. DA - 2026-05-19 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Hyperuricemia KW - Serum uric acid KW - Dietary intake KW - Metabolic syndrome KW - Gout LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2026 T1 - Anthropometric status, dietary intake and uric acid levels in adults aged 40 to 60 years residing in Giyani Location of Greater Giyani Municipality in Mopani District, Limpopo Province TI - Anthropometric status, dietary intake and uric acid levels in adults aged 40 to 60 years residing in Giyani Location of Greater Giyani Municipality in Mopani District, Limpopo Province UR - ER -