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24 - 26 July 2018
Pre-conference Scientific Symposium
| TIME | PROGRAMME |
|---|---|
| 5.00 PM | Registration |
PRE-CONFERENCE SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM: Nutrition Labelling and Claims: Regulatory Updates in Malaysia |
|
| 5.30 PM |
Nutrition labelling regulations in Malaysia
Ms Fatimah Sulong, Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
| 6.05 PM |
Nutrition and health claims regulations in Malaysia
Ms Norrani Eksan, Food Safety and Quality Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
| 6.40 PM |
Status of nutrition labelling and claims in Southeast Asia – an overview
Ms Jocelyn Wong, ILSI SEA Region |
Conference Day 1
| TIME | PROGRAMME |
|---|---|
| 7.30 AM | Registration |
| 9.00 AM | Official Opening |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS |
|
| 10.30 AM |
National strategies and programmes to promote nutritional wellbeing of Malaysians – challenges and way forward
YBhg Dato’ Dr Hj. Azman bin Hj. Abu Bakar, Deputy Director General of Health (Public Health), Ministry of Health Malaysia |
SYMPOSIUM 1: Why invest in nutrition? |
|
| 11.15 AM |
Dietary pattern, gestational weight gain and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus
Prof Dr Zalilah Mohd Shariff, Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| 11.35 AM |
Nutritional status of school children
Dr Roseline Yap Wai Kuan, Taylor’s University |
| 11.55 AM |
NCD risk factors among adults
Dr Muhammad Fadhli Mohd Yusoff, Institute for Public Health |
| 12.15 AM |
Nutritional status of elderly population
Dr Hanis Mastura Yahya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
| 12.35 PM | Poster Viewing / Trade Exhibition |
| 1.00 PM | Lunch Break |
SYMPOSIUM 2: Investing in Nutrition |
|
| 2.00 PM |
Ensuring optimal infant & young child nutrition
Ms Rusidah Selamat, Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
| 2.20 PM |
Promoting healthy nutrition among school children
Prof Dr Norimah A. Karim, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
| 2.40 PM |
Promoting nutrition and physical activity: weight management programme Trim & Fit
Mr Muhammad Asyraf bin Ismail, Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya Health Department |
| 3.00 PM |
Nutrition of the elderly - programmes to promote healthy ageing
Prof Dr Suzana Shahar, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
MEET THE EXPERTS SESSION |
|
| 3.25 PM |
Theme: Career as a nutritionist: what the future holds
Chairperson: Dr Tee E Siong, President, Nutrition Society of Malaysia Panelist: Ms Wong Mei Ching, Group Corporate Nutrition Manager, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad Ms Rusidah Selamat, Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia Prof Dr Norimah A. Karim, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
| 4.30 PM |
Refreshment / Trade Exhibition |
SYMPOSIUM 3: Young Researcher’s Symposium |
|
| 4.50 PM | Competition for young researchers |
| 6.00 PM |
End of Day 1 |
Conference Day 2
| TIME | PROGRAMME |
|---|---|
SYMPOSIUM 4: Industry Contributions in Investing in Healthy Nutrition |
|
| 9.00 AM |
Shaping the future of foods: food and nutrition leadership behind the scenes
Ms Cyndy Au, Regional Director, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs (Asia Pacific), DuPont Nutrition & Health |
| 9.45 AM |
Effective ingredient choices for a prevention-oriented nutrition in obesity and diabetes mellitus – The evidence for prebiotic chicory root fibres and Palatinose™!
Ms Goh Peen Ern, Manager Nutrition Communication, BENEO Institute, BENEO Asia-Pacific |
| 10.30 AM | Refreshment / Trade exhibition |
| 11.00 AM |
Lactobacillus casei Shirota (Lcs) effects on human health beyond digestive health (mental and immune health)
Dr Akito Kato, Yakult Research Centre, Japan |
SYMPOSIUM 5: Nutrition Potpourri |
|
| 11.50 AM |
Free paper presentations
|
| 12.30 PM | Lunch |
| 1.30 PM |
Poster Viewing / Trade Exhibition
Poster presenters in attendance for discussion |
| 2.00-4.30 PM | Free paper presentations |
Prize Giving Ceremony |
|
| 4.45 PM |
Young Researcher’s Symposium and
Best Undergraduate Poster Prize |
| 5.00 PM | Refreshment |
| Conference Ends |