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Contents iv Members of the 18th Council & Organising Committee of 36th Scientifi c Conference v Welcome Message from President of Nutrition Society of Malaysia vii Acknowledgements 1 Conference Scientifi c Programme 2 Conference Information 11 NSM Prizes 2021 • Postgraduate and Undergraduate Prizes • Publication Prizes • Young Researchers’ Symposium Prizes • Poster Competition Prizes 19 NSM Publication Prizes 2022 Announcements 26 List of Scientifi c Posters 36 Messages from Sponsors 43 43 57 72 Conference Secretariat 12-A, Jalan PJS 8/4, Mentari Plaza, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Tel: 03-5632 3301 Fax: 03-5638 9909 Email: [email protected] iii Members of the 18th Council & Organising Committee of 36th Scientifi c Conference President Dr Tee E Siong Vice-President Assoc Prof Dr Mahenderan Appukutty Honorary Secretary Assoc Prof Dr Chin Yit Siew Honorary Treasurer Dr Roseline Yap Wai Kuan Assistant Honorary Secretary Dr Wong Jyh Eiin Council Members Prof Dr Norimah A Karim Assoc Prof Dr Gan Wan Ying Asst Prof Dr Satvinder Kaur Nachatar Singh Dr Yasmin Ooi Beng Houi iv President’s Welcome Tee E Siong, PhD President, Message Nutrition Society of Malaysia [email protected] On behalf of the Organising Committee, including government agencies, academic I welcome everyone to the 36th Annual institutions, professional bodies and private Scientifi c Conference of Nutrition Society sectors, as well as the public to collaborate of Malaysia (NSM). Unfortunately with the together to systematically implement the current on-going COVID-19 pandemic, we identifi ed strategies and action plans. It is have to bring you this annual scientifi c even more crucial for all stakeholders to conference via virtual platform again. form strategic alliances, and pool together Nevertheless, the traditional annual all the required resources to combat nutrition conference that everyone looks nutrition-related problems in the country. forward to must go on! We have therefore chosen “Nutrition: As we are all aware, the nation has been The Key to Combating Prevailing Health under the health threats posed by the double Threats” as the theme of the 36th NSM burden of malnutrition for more than three Annual Scientifi c Conference, to underscore decades. Energy and nutrient defi ciencies the importance of nutrition as the key to persist among specifi c communities, while NCDs prevention, strengthening immunity non-communicable diseases (NCDs) affect and combating these health threats. wide segments of the population. Although these nutritional problems have received With the COVID-19 pandemic turning considerable attention, systematic actions into the endemic phase, in which it will to combat them are clearly not adequate. eventually be part of our daily lives, health, We are still struggling in dealing with the nutrition and immunity will continue to be high rates of morbidity and mortality importance to everyone. As nutritionists, resulting from NCDs. we should continue to build on this interest and make healthy eating practices and And for the past year and a half, the country active lifestyle as their way of life in order has been hit by yet another health threat: the to prevent problems related to under- and COVID-19 caused by the coronavirus. This over-nutrition, not just COVID-19. pandemic, which continues to rage across the globe, has highlighted the importance I hope everyone will make full use of the of good nutrition and healthy lifestyle as knowledge sharing put up during the the key to strengthening immunity so conference and take the opportunity to as to combat the pandemic. It has also browse the conference website to view all been established that individuals with the conference materials, scientifi c posters underlying NCDs are at an increased risk of and the virtual booths to make the best of more severe COVID-19 complications and this event. mortality, should they become infected. Due to this inter-connected nature of NCDs and Lastly, I would like to extend my sincere COVID-19, it is even more important now gratitude to all who have contributed for the vulnerable groups and people with to the successful organisation of this underlying medical problems (e.g. NCDs second virtual Conference by NSM. I truly and their risk factors) to pay attention to appreciate the effort and dedication of their health and nutrition. The pandemic all speakers, oral and poster presenters, should act as a catalyst for us to focus participants, sponsors and the secretariat our effort and investment in improving our of the Conference. healthy diet and physical activity. Lastly, I wish to record my gratitude to the The whole-of-society approach is now more 18th Council Members of NSM for their crucial than ever in tackling NCDs and involvement and cooperation in organising this new health threat called COVID-19. this Conference. May everyone have a It is essential for various stakeholders fruitful virtual conference! v IMPROVING LIVES through Nutrition Society of Malaysia Nutrition As a professional organisation, we are guided by a simple them to discover the benefits of good nutrition and a belief – the more people understand food and nutrition, healthy lifestyle. the better they can care for their health and well-being. We are committed to improve lives through nutrition. It’s For that reason, we support the advancement of research, our way of serving Malaysians. sharing practical insights and important discoveries for the benefits for all. Established in 1985, the Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) is a non-profit scientific organisation that facilitates We also support the Government’s efforts in promoting networking among its 500 professional members and healthy nutrition in the society to combat nutrient engages in the following scientific deficiencies as well as diet-related chronic diseases in the and communityyp nutrition promotionn countrycountry (e.g.(e.g. oobesity,besity, didiabetes,abetes, hhypertensionypertension anandd coronary activitiesactivities toto achieveachieve itsits goal.goal. heartheart disease).disease). InIn caringcaring fforor ththee communcommunity,ity, we concontinuouslytinuously disseminatedisseminate ppracticalractical nunutritiontrition iinformationnformation For more information, visit our website:te: toto thethe youngyoung andand oldold alike,alike, gguidinguiding www.nutriweb.org.myy Our Activities Our Major Publications O Organise annual scientific O Malaysian Journal of Nutrition conferences O Berita NSM (newsletter) O Conduct scientific update O Series of recipe books sessions – Healthy Cooking with Oats. O Advice to government health & Recipes from SEA. Vol 1. Malaysia,a, regulatory authorities & scientific Philippines, Thailand bodies – Junior Chef Cookbook Vol 1. O Research on specific community Let’s Play Healthy Cooking. groups BBijijijakak – Nutritionists’ Choice Re Resipi Sihat,Pilihan BijakJilid 1 / VolVool 11 s ipi Siha HEALTHFUL RECIPES, THE WISE CHOICE t ,P O Lead the Southeast Asia Public Cookbook (Vol 1: Healthy iliha n PENGEMBARAAN MAKANAN SIHAT MALAYSIA YANG ENAK MENYELERAKAN B THE HEALTHY CULINARY JOURNEY OF MALAYSIA ija R es k ipi • Jilid 2 / Volume 2 H Sihat,Pilih e a Health Nutrition (SEA-PHN) Recipes for Your Little Ones. lt n hf emara atkeg i ul sih eger resipi uahn 100 i 13 b Re dar a es a a i semu alays ecip n di M urite r c y, favo tes ipe B lth sta 0 hea s 13 ijak a’ ver 10 laysi O m Ma s fro , Network Vol 2: Resipi Untuk Seisi The J il W id is I I e /V C hoic l Keluarga) e J i l i d Conduct nutrition promotion O 1 / V o Nutrition Society of Malaysia l 1 programmes in collaboration with – Resipi Sihat, Pilihan Bijak RM12.00RRMMM1212..0 Dengan Kerjasama Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia other professional organisations (Vol 1 & 2) Dengan Kerjasama Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia With the collaboration of Ministr y of Health Malaysia RM18.00 and corporate companies O Various educational booklets andand – specific target groups especially leaflets on dietary guidelines and women, infants and children specific foods Junior Chef (eg Healthy Kids, Mi-Care, Cookbook Vol 1. MyNutriBaby, Positive Parenting) O Nutrition Month Malaysia booklets Let’s Play Healthy on healthy eating and active living Cooking, – community-based promotion (www.nutritionmonthmalaysia.org.my) Nutritionists’ Choice programmes eg Nutrition Month Cookbook (Vol 1 & Malaysia, Probiotics Education 2), Resipi Sihat, Programme Pilihan Bijak (Vol 1 & 2), Healthy Cooking O Establish a comprehensive and with Oats authoritative website on nutrition for Malaysiansans ar r’s Sm t he C t h o o i M c e HeaHealthyealthyE EEatingatiting DDuDurDuringi WondersWWondderso off ")0%3-,,+#1)/,. ,!!)"./ Pregnancy & Lactation Whole Grains )"#,,!0&-/0,/"0%")0%3"0&+$%&0/#,.)&#" "*(++&%0 +01(&" &) &-0&-*(++(")1.$ 3+$*"+$//(+0&0 -"*(++/&%0 /"-+'+$%30 12+ months bulan , Spearheaded by In collaboration with Supported by Dianjur oleh Dengan kerjasama Disokong oleh /0"0.& ) 3+" ,),$& ) )3/&+ "!&0.& 0&,+) ,-1)0&,+ *&)3 Women@Heart Wanita & 10.&0&,+, &"03,#)3/& 33 - Pemakanan manual for BreastfeedBtfdd Baby’s First Healthy professionals and leaflets with Bites Spoonfuls for for public Confidence Toddlers MalaysianMl i DietaryDi t GuidelinesGidG ellinei sl leafletseaflet viii Acknowledgements The Nutrition Society of Malaysia gratefully acknowledges contributions from the following to the 36th Scientifi c Conference: Major Sponsors • BENEO-Institute • Herbalife Nutrition • Malaysian Palm Oil Board • Yakult (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Co-Sponsors • Abbott Nutrition • Ajinomoto