Nutrition and Dietetics
HEAD OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS DEPARTMENT
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norhaizan Mohd. Esa
BACKGROUND
Nutrition and lifestyle plays an important role not only in healthcare, but also in the prevention and management of disease. Along with the rapid social and economic growth in Malaysia, lifestyle, diet and physical activity levels of society has also experienced changes from time to time. These changes affect the pattern of morbidity and mortality rates in Malaysia, mostly due to diet related diseases, disorders, including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Since today’s society has a higher level of health awareness, and ready access to information from electronic and print media, it is important to ensure that people are receiving accurate information on health, diet and nutrition. Therefore, it is important for institutions of higher learning to act more proactively in disseminating accurate information on health as well as developing the skills and knowledge in these areas particularly in the scope of nutrition and dietetics, both nationally and internationally.
History of the Department
The Department of Nutrition and Community Health, Universiti Putra Malaysia was established on 1 April 1992 in conjunction with the formation of the Faculty of Human Ecology. On 1 August 1996, the Department of Biomedicine together with Department of Nutrition and Community Health formed the Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences. On May 1st, 1999, the department changed name to the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences. Now this department known as Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and lead by Associate Professor Dr. Norhaizan Mohd. Esa as Head of Department.
Previous Head of Department
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zalilah Mohd. Shariff (1 May 2009 - 30 April 2011)
- Dr. Mohd. Nasir Mohd. Taib (5 July 2006 - 30 April 2009)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rokiah Mohd. Yusof (1 May 2005 - 4 July 2006)
- Dr. Mohd. Nasir Mohd. Taib (1 May 2002 - 31 April 2005)
- Prof. Dr. Maznah Ismail (1 August 2001 - 30 April 2002)
- Prof. Dr. Asmah Rahmat (1 July 2000 - 31 July 2001)
- Prof. Dr. Maznah Ismail (1 April 1994 - 31 June 2000)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zaitun Yasin (1 April 1992 - 31 March 1994)
Organization Structure
- Head of Department : Assoc. Prof Dr Norhaizan Mohd Esa
- Head Unit :
- Nutritional Sciences Unit : Assoc. Prof Dr Mohd Sokhini Abd. Mutalib
- Community Nutrition Unit : Assoc. Prof Dr Mary Huang Soo Lee
- Dietetic Unit : Dr. Zuriati Ibrahim
- Program Coodinator
- Bachelor Science (Nutrition and Community Health) : Prof. Dr Amin Ismail
- Bachelor Science (Dietetic) : Dr Zuriati Ibrahim
- Science Officer : Mrs. Suryati Muhammad Alinafiah
- Dietitian :
- Mr. Mohd. Sharfizam Saripuden
- Mrs. Nurliyana Naharuddin
Contact
- Telephone Number : 03-89472459
- Fax Number : 03-89426769
Academic
Undergraduate Program:
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics offers two undergraduate programs which are:
More information can be accessed from the Academic Program website.
Graduate Program:
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics offers M.S. and Ph.D programs with thesis in this area:
- Community Nutrition
- Nutritional Sciences
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Clinical Nutrition
More information can be accessed from the field of studies or specialization.
Research
Overview
In tandem with rapid socio-economic development in Malaysia in the past decades, lifestyles, dietary habits and physical activity levels of the people have undergone marked changes. In the wake of these changes, shifts in morbidity and mortality patterns due to diet-related disorders including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and hypertension are also evident. Therefore, research in the area of nutrition and dietetics is important in the efforts of dealing with this issue.
Research Area
Maternal and child nutrition Nutrition and cognitive performance in children Promotion of healthy lifestyles in children Dieting behaviour, physical activity and nutritional status on body image among adolescents Nutrition and bone health Nutrition in the elderly Assessment and evaluation of household food security Risk factors intervention and chronic diet-related diseases Nutrition and socio-cultural aspects of HIV/AIDS Plant extracts as anticancer components Functional foods, probiotics and health Nutraceuticals with cardioprotective properties from herbs and agricultural by-products. Functional properties of underutilized fruits Antioxidant properties and health benefits of polyphenols Bioavailability of minerals
Department members with their area of specialization
- Prof Dr Asmah Rahmat (Nutritional Biochemistry/Clinical Nutrition)
- Prof Dr Maznah Ismail (Nutritional Biochemistry)
- Prof Dr Amin Ismail (Nutritional Sciences and Nutritional Biochemistry)
- Assoc Prof Dr Mary Huang (Maternal and Child Health/Population Study)
- Assoc Prof Dr Zaitun Yassin (Nutrition and Gerontology)
- Assoc Prof Dr Rokiah Mohd. Yusof (Food and Nutrition/Clinical Nutrition)
- Assoc Prof Dr Zalilah Mohd Shariff (Community Nutrition/Dietetic)
- Assoc Prof Dr Norhaizan Mohd Esa (Nutritional Biochemistry)
- Assoc Prof Dr Azrina Azlan (Nutritional Sciences)
- Dr Mohd Nasir Mohd Taib (Community Health/Behavioral Epidemiology)
- Dr Rosita Jamaluddin (Food Services/Dietetic)
- Dr Chan Yoke Mun (Clinical Nutrition /Dietetic)
- Dr Loh Su Peng (Nutritional Biochemistry)
- Dr Hazizi Abu Saad (Community Nutrition)
- Dr Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof (Dietetic)
- Dr Zuriati Ibrahim (Community Nutrition /Dietetic)
- Dr Chin Yit Siew (Community Nutrition)
- Dr Siti Nor Asyura Adznam (Community Nutrition /Dietetic)
Professional Services
Nutrition Counseling Service
Location : Dietetic Clinic at Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, at Nutrition Councelling Laboratory, Block D, Level 1.
Time : Tuesday & Friday : 8.30am – 12..30 pm
Name of dietitian officers : Mr Mohd Sharfizam & Mrs Nurliyana
Tel. No : 03-89472459/2591/2720 (Ms Nurul Akma/Mrs Nurliyana/Mr. Mohd. Sharfizam)
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Facilities
TEACHING
- Dietetic Lab - Level 1, Block D, Lab Building
Dr Rosita Jamaluddin (Lecturer)
Mr. Mohd. Sharfizam Saripuden (Dietetic Officer)
Mrs. Nurliyana Naharuddin (Dietetic Officer)
Mrs. Noraina Ahmad (Assistant Science Officer)
- Nutrition Counseling Lab - Level 1, Block D, Lab Building
Dr Rosita Jamaluddin (Lecturer)
Miss Nur Hidayah Ramli (Lab Assistant)
TEACHING (PRIORITY) AND RESEARCH
- Health Assessment Lab - Level 1, Block D
Assoc. Prof Dr Mary Huang Soo Lee (Lecturer)
Mrs. Che Maznah Ahmad (Assistant Science Officer)
Mrs. Rohana Miran (Office Assistant)
- Nutrition Lab 2 - Level 5, Block C
Assoc. Prof. Dr Norhaizan Mohd Esa (Lecturer)
Mr. Simon Md. Rawi (Assistant Science Officer)
Mr. Syahrul Naim Hashim (Office Assistant)
RESEARCH
- Nutrition Lab 1 - Level 5, Block C
Assoc. Prof. Dr Norhaizan Mohd Esa (Lecturer)
Mrs. Suryati Muhammad Alinafiah (Science Officer)
Mr. Syed Hasbullah Syed Kamaruddin (Assistant Science Officer)
Mr. Nor Hasmadi (Lab Assistant)
- Nutrition Lab 3 - Level 7, Block D
Assoc. Prof. Dr Norhaizan Mohd Esa (Lecturer)
Mr. Ismail Nordin (Assistant Science Officer)
Mr. Eddy Ghadaffie Jamiauddin (Lab Assistant)
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