Notes
- All symposia and lectures will be organised via ZOOM online platform. Only registered participants via the link provided by the Secretariat will be able to enter the ZOOM platform.
- Kindly log on through ZOOM online platform 15 minutes before the conference session begins:
- 7 September 2021: 8.45 am – 5.30 pm
- 8 September 2021: 8.45 am – 5.30 pm
General rules using the ZOOM Platform
Please ensure that you have a strong internet connection.
It is suggested to use a good headset to ensure clear audio.
The Zoom webinar platform will “mute” and turn off “webcam video” of all attending participants by default.
Participants will be able to type in their questions using the Q&A icon. Please do not use the Chat function to post your questions. Due to the limitation of time, only selected questions shall be addressed during any Q&A session.
Scientific Posters
All scientific posters are available on a section called, “Scientific Posters” in the NSM Conference 2021 website.
Trade Exhibition
Trade exhibition is available on a section called “Virtual Exhibition” in the NSM Conference 2021 website.
Official Language
The official language of the conference is English.
Certificate of Attendance
E-Certificate of Attendance will be given to all registered delegates and uploaded on the conference website within 14 working days after the Conference (by 1st October 2021).
Participants will need to download from the website following the instruction given on the website later. Special certificates will be given to those who participated in the Young Researcher’s Symposium, Free Paper Presentation sessions and Poster Exhibitions.
For Presenters
Kindly turn on your webcam and unmute yourself when the Chairperson introduces you and invites you to start your presentation, or during the Q&A session. At other times, please turn off our webcam and mute the microphone.
It is suggested that you turn off desktop notifications during your presentation. An incoming message or alert on your screen can distract people from what you are sharing.
Please check your Chat Box at all times for any communication from the Secretariat/Panelist members.
Select Day:
7 Sep, 2021
Conference Day 1
| TIME | PROGRAMME |
|---|---|
| 0845 | Signing on to Zoom Platform |
| 0900-1000 |
Opening & Award of NSM prizesSpeech and official opening byTee E Siong, President, Nutrition Society of Malaysia
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| 1000-1045 |
Keynote LectureChairperson: Tee E Siong, President, Nutrition Society of Malaysia
Nutrition interventions to combat NCDs and COVID-19 health threats – experiences in ChinaYang Ye Xin, Chinese Nutrition Society
|
1045-1130 |
Break / E-poster Viewing / Exhibitor Page Viewing |
| 1130-1230 |
Symposium 1: Nutrition and COVID-19Chairperson: Mahenderan Appukutty, Vice-President, Nutrition Society of Malaysia
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Dietary practices, physical activity and body weight status among Malaysian adults during Movement Control Orders (MCOs): Preliminary findings from the MyNutriLifeCOVID-19 online surveyChin Yit Siew, Universiti Putra Malaysia
|
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Digital nutrition and health interventions in preventing NCDs and combating COVID-19Feisul Idzwan Mustapha, Ministry of Health Malaysia
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1230-1330 |
Lunch Break / E-poster Viewing / Exhibitor Page Viewing |
| 1330-1415 |
Invited Lecture 1Chairperson: Mohd Redzwan Sabran, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Effects of tocotrienol-rich fraction (TRF) on the pulmonary fibrosis drug treatment in rat modelSun Guiju, Southeast University, China
|
| 1415-1515 |
Symposium 2: Maternal, Infant and Young Child NutritionChairperson: Norimah A Karim, International Medical University
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Empowering parents and community: Efforts to prevent malnutrition among childrenZalma Bt Abdul Razak, Ministry of Health Malaysia
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Micronutrient deficiency and supplementation among women of reproductive ageLoh Su Peng, Universiti Putra Malaysia
|
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Complementary foods and milk-based formulas provide excess protein but suboptimal key micronutrients and essential fatty acids in the intakes of infants and toddlers from urban settings in MalaysiaLee Siew Siew, Monash Universiti Malaysia
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| 1515-1630 |
Young Researchers’ SymposiumChairperson : Wong Jyh Eiin, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
|
| 1515-1530 |
Exploring the norms of eating-out practice among adults in MalaysiaLydiatul Shima A, Ainaa Almardhiyah AR, Mohd Razif S, Yeong Yeh L, Yee Cheng K, Bibi Nabihah AH, Nor Hamizah S, Raja Affendi RA and Hamid Jan JM
Nutrition and Dietetics Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
|
| 1530-1545 |
Preschoolers’ physical activity and sedentary behaviour in relation to social and environmental factors: A mixed method approach studyLee ST, Wong JE, Chan Geraldine KL and Poh BK
Nutritional Sciences Programme & Centre for Community Health Studies (ReaCH), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
|
| 1545-1600 |
Maternal circadian rhythm, chrononutrition and its association with infant growth during the first 6 months of life: results from MY-CARE cohort studyTeoh AN, Satvinder K, Nurul Husna MS, Siti Raihanah S SR, Normina AB, Takahashi M, Lim PJ and Shibata S
Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University
|
| 1600-1615 |
Obese yet undernourished – preoperative nutrition status of breast and colorectal cancer patientsWong TX, Wong WX, Chen ST, Ong SH, Shyam S, Nurzarina A, Khairul Hazim H, Raflis RA, Mohana Raj T, Mohd Razali I, Kandasami P and Chee WSS
Division of Nutrition & Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, International Medical University
|
| 1615-1630 |
Preliminary findings of an online Malaysian young children father mother feeding project: Associations of parental feeding factors and child eating behaviours with body weight status among Malaysian young children aged 6-months to 36-monthsWong HJ, Nurul Aina Amirah MZ, Nur Fatihah MS, Chin YS, Lim PY and Tan CC
Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia
|
| 1630-1730 |
Free Paper Presentation 1Chairperson: Gan Wan Ying, Universiti Putra Malaysia & Snigdha Misra, International Medical University
|
| 1630 |
Reducing anaemia in 36 weeks pregnant mothersNg S, Hanisah A, Koo SJ, Suzee S, Rohana A, Nor Fadilah MS, Amalina MZA, Norhidayah S and Noorhaida U
Bukit Pasir Health Clinic, Muar District Health Office, Johor
|
| 1640 |
Maternal consumption of dairy products during pregnancy reduces the risk of eczema in infants during the first year of lifeWoon FC, Chin YS, Batterham M, Intan Hakimah I, Yoke Mun Chan, Amir Hamzah AL, Gan WY, Geeta A, Siti Huzaifah MH, Muliana E, Tan ML, and Farhan HS
Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia
|
| 1650 |
Preliminary observations on the dietary intake of Orang Asli Temiar women during the postpartum periodSharifah Zahhura SA, Marina AM, Mohamad Insan L, Nurul Jannah A and Salniza Akmar K
Centre for Research on Women and Gender (KANITA), Universiti Sains Malaysia
|
| 1700 |
Minerals and trace elements contents in breast milk of Malaysian mothersTan SS, Khor GL, Stoutjesdijk E, Ng KWT, Khouw I, Bragt M, Schaafsma A, Dijck-Brouwer DAJ and Muskiet FAJ
Division of Nutrition & Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, International Medical University
|
| 1710 |
Parental feeding practices in relation to food neophobia among preschoolers in Terengganu, MalaysiaAlia Izzati A and Wafa SW
Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
|
| 1720 |
Body image and cardiovascular risk factors among Malaysian adolescentsHaemamalar K, Hazreen AM and Muzalwana AT
Department of Applied Statistics, Faculty of Administration and Economics, Universiti Malaya
|
| 1730 | End of Day 1 |
8 Sep, 2021
Conference Day 2
| TIME | PROGRAMME |
|---|---|
| 0845 | Signing on to Zoom Platform |
| 0900-1000 |
Free Paper Presentation 2Chairperson : Tan Sue Yee, Nutrition Society of Malaysia & Anto Cordelia Vijanth, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
|
| 0900 |
A whole school approach and NuTeen Intervention Program: Impact on secondary school canteen food environment and psychosocial factors of school canteen operators in Kuala LumpurShashikala S, Vaidehi U and Mirnalini K
Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University
|
| 0910 |
Consumer knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) on supplements in relation to COVID-19 pandemicErika Lumbantobing and Siti Muslimatun
Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Life Sciences, Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences (i3L), Jakarta, Indonesia
|
| 0920 |
Frequency of home cooking is not associated with diet quality among Malaysian adults during the pandemicChew EWL, Chin SY, Misra S, Tan SS, Yang WY and Num KSF
Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, International Medical University
|
| 0930 |
The impact of COVID-19 on the consumption of fruits and vegetables in healthy Malaysian adultsLo YL, Cheng SH and Lee SS
School of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
|
| 0940 |
Sugar tax in Malaysia: Food industry’s response and adolescents’ knowledge and attitude towards this taxNg YY, Shyam S, Don R and Hakim SL
Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, International Medical University
|
| 0950 |
The effect of germinated brown rice on blood glucose, glycated haemoglobin levels and BMI in patients with type 2 diabetesNoor Amiza ZA, Faizul HA, Mohd Radzniwan AR, Nizam B, Zetty Nadia MZ and Nuruliza R
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
|
| 1000-1045 |
Invited Lecture 2Sponsored by Yakult MalaysiaChairperson : Mahenderan Appukutty, Universiti Teknologi MARA
Bile acid is a responsible host factor for high-fat diet-induced gut microbiota alterations in rats: Proof of “bile acid hypothesis”Atsushi Yokota, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
|
1045-1115 |
Break / E-poster Viewing / Exhibitor Page Viewing |
| 1115-1200 |
Invited Lecture 3Sponsored by Herbalife NutritionChairperson: Roseline Yap, Nutrition Society of Malaysia
Precision nutrition and cardiovascular diseasesJosé M Ordovás, Tufts University, Boston, USA
|
| 1200-1300 |
Symposium 3: School Child and Adolescent NutritionChairperson: Chin Yit Siew, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Whole grain consumption among children and adolescentsKoo Hui Chin, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
|
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Dietary patterns and cardiometabolic risks among Malaysian adolescentsGeeta Appannah, Universiti Putra Malaysia
|
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Implementation of Malaysia School Nutrition Promotion Programme (MySNPP) during the COVID-19 pandemic - experiences and learningsTeo Choon Huey, Ministry of Health Malaysia
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1300-1400 |
Lunch Break / E-poster Viewing / Exhibitor Page Viewing |
| 1400-1445 |
Invited Lecture 4Sponsored by the BENEO-InstituteChairperson: Megan Chong Hueh Zan, International Medical University
Blood glucose management as a strategy in influencing metabolic health and immunityGoh Peen Ern, BENEO-Institute/BENEO Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
|
| 1445-1545 |
Symposium 4: Physical Activity and Sedentary BehaviourChairperson: Poh Bee Koon, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
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Physical activity and health-related fitness in adolescents: The Asia-fit studyStanley Sai-chuen Hui, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
|
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Physical activity in womenSelina Khoo Phaik Lin, Universiti Malaya
|
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Association between recreational physical activity and colorectal cancer with presence of metabolic syndrome and its components: A multicentric hospital-based case control study in Peninsular MalaysiaVaidehi Ulaganathan, UCSI University Malaysia
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| 1545-1630 |
Poster Finalists PresentationChairperson: Satvinder Kaur, UCSI University
|
| 1630 |
Prize Giving and Closing CeremonyChairperson: Mahenderan Appukutty, Vice-President, Nutrition Society of Malaysia
|
| 1700 | End of conference |
9 Sep, 2021
Post-Conference Activities
| TIME | PROGRAMME |
|---|---|
Meet the President: Dialogue with University Students(Session is open only for students of local universities; separate registration required)
|
|
| 1100 |
Opening and message by President NSMNutritionists play key roles in the prevention of malnutrition
|
| 1130 |
Discussion between student participants and NSM council members
|
| 1230 |
Summary and recommendations |
| 1300 |
End of Meet the President session |
Meet the Editor-In-Chief of Malaysian Journal of Nutrition (MJN)(Session is open to all conference participants; separate registration required)
|
|
| 1430 |
Welcome remarks by President NSM |
| 1435 |
About Malaysian Journal of Nutrition: Submission Guidelines & Determinants of Manuscript AcceptanceSpeaker: Prof Dr Poh Bee Koon, Editor in Chief, MJN
|
| 1500 |
Manuscript Submission to MJN: Common Errors to AvoidSpeaker: Dr Roseline Yap Wai Kuan, Managing Editor, MJN
|
| 1520 |
Questions & answers |
| 1530 | End of session |