Lester Kiewit speaks to Registered Dietitian Marie Macgregor from the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) about the growing debate around Body Mass Index (BMI) and its effectiveness in measuring obesity. While BMI has been a standard tool for decades, experts argue that it overlooks crucial factors like muscle mass, fat distribution, and metabolic health. Marie unpacks the latest research and alternative approaches that offer a more accurate picture of overall health.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Registered Dietitian Marie Macgregor from the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) about the growing debate around Body Mass Index (BMI) and its effectiveness in measuring obesity. While BMI has been a standard tool for decades, experts argue that it overlooks crucial factors like muscle mass, fat distribution, and metabolic health. Marie unpacks the latest research and alternative approaches that offer a more accurate picture of overall health.

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Join Lester Kiewit every weekday for an authentic Cape Town wake-up call. The show gets Cape Town as close to the story as possible, from high-profile interviews to did-you-hear watercooler conversations. The show is enlightening and accessible, inclusive and thought-provoking. It helps listeners navigate the (sometimes hectic) business of life.
Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchrest shares his take on the biggest global stories daily at 7:45am. Tune in daily for the ‘Hood Hang-out at 7:55am.
#CoffeeDate is a regular outside broadcast that happens on the first Monday of the month, starting in November. Each #Coffeedate is broadcast from a different community, featuring the voices and opinions of residents, ward councillors, local celebs, community leaders and you, the listener.
Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit, Monday to Friday 06:00 to 9:00 on 567 medium wave (AM) or streaming online at www.capetalk.co.za
#GMCT with @lesterkk @CapeTalk #JoinTheConversation
Follow Lester on Twitter: @lesterkk Twitter and Facebook: @CapeTalk

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Rethinking BMI: is it still the best measure of health? 

As a follow-up to a conversation with a Noordhoek resident who is concerned over the planned construction of Padel courts at the Noordhoek Garden Emporium, Lester Kiewit speaks to Jock Kannemeyer, the owner of the nursery, to find out what will be done to minimise the impact on nearby residents who are concerned about the disruption to the tranquil life they currently enjoy there.

As a follow-up to a conversation with a Noordhoek resident who is concerned over the planned construction of Padel courts at the Noordhoek Garden Emporium, Lester Kiewit speaks to Jock Kannemeyer, the owner of the nursery, to find out what will be done to minimise the impact on nearby residents who are concerned about the disruption to the tranquil life they currently enjoy there.

Noordhoek Garden Emporium responds to concerns over planned Padel courts

Lester Kiewit interviews Dr Wessel van den Berg of Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Sociology and Social Anthropology and one of the principals of the Tataokhona Project, about the state of fatherhood in South Africa.

According to the State of South Africa’s Fathers 2024 report, the percentage of children living with their biological fathers has dropped from 45.3% in 1996 to just 35% in 2023.

So, where have all the biological fathers gone? Have they abandoned their children?

"Fathers earn their income away from their families," says Van den Berg. He explains that when work becomes scarce, fathers are more likely to return to their biological families.

However, he clarifies that children often live with men who are not their biological fathers, such as a mother's boyfriend or extended male family members. "There’s a high proportion of men who provide financial support to children they are not biologically related to," he says.  However, he notes that while this is significant, it is still not nearly as high as the number of women who provide such support.

Van den Berg emphasises that the purpose of such studies is to understand how to engage men more effectively in various forms of caregiving for children.

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Lester Kiewit interviews Dr Wessel van den Berg of Stellenbosch University&rsquo;s Faculty of Sociology and Social Anthropology and one of the principals of the Tataokhona Project, about the state of fatherhood in South Africa.
According to the State of South Africa&rsquo;s Fathers 2024 report, the percentage of children living with their biological fathers has dropped from 45.3% in 1996 to just 35% in 2023. So, where have all the biological fathers gone? Have they abandoned their children?
"Fathers earn their income away from their families," says Van den Berg.&nbsp;He explains that when work becomes scarce, fathers are more likely to return to their biological families.
However, he clarifies that children often live with men who are not their biological fathers, such as a mother's boyfriend or extended male family members.&nbsp;"There&rsquo;s a high proportion of men who provide financial support to children they are not biologically related to," he says.&nbsp; However, he notes that while this is significant, it is still not nearly as high as the number of women who provide such support.
Van den Berg emphasises that the purpose of such studies is to understand how to engage men more effectively in various forms of caregiving for children.
Thank you for listening to the Good Morning Cape Town podcast. Listen to Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit on weekdays from 06:00 am to 9:00 am on <a href="https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit">CapeTalk</a>.

Where are South Africa’s dads?

US President orders attack on Houthis in Yemen; a rewriting of history as “anti-woke” policy takes effect; a taxi for earth as two astronauts will finally return from the ISS. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

US President orders attack on Houthis in Yemen; a rewriting of history as &ldquo;anti-woke&rdquo; policy takes effect; a taxi for earth as two astronauts will finally return from the ISS. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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