ABOUT US

Centre for Transformative Nutrition and Health

A few words of
WHO WE ARE

The Centre for Transformative Nutrition and Health (CTNH) aims to contribute and increase knowledge in the field of nutrition and health and train future nutritionists & dietitians. We are a team of researchers from various backgrounds, studying the nutrition-health relationship at various levels to understand the complex ways in which diet and nutrition influence our health.

CTNH
GOAL

To enhance and contribute to the food and clinical nutrition fields in the Asian region and to be recognised as thought leaders.

Objectives

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Improve human health and well-being through driving innovations in personalised nutrition
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Contribute to solving diet and lifestyle-related diseases for the nation
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Conduct innovative research and build reputation in food & clinical nutrition related areas
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Provide expertise and consultancy services in food and clinical nutrition matters to industry and relevant parties
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Provide knowledge and skills building to professionals and public on food and clinical nutrition matters
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Influence national policy on improving food and clinical nutrition matters for the population

CTNH Strategies and Key Activities

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Provide expertise in diet and disease-related solutions

  • Nutrient & Glycemic index analysis consultancy
  • Structured lifestyle programmes
  • Public nutrition education programmes
  • High impact dialogue & seminars on current diet and disease-related issues
  • Strategic partnerships with health-related industry

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Provide expertise in healthcare food service

  • Accredited by Food Safety and Quality Division, Ministry of Healthy Malaysia to conduct the Food Handlers Training School (Sekolah Latihan Pengendali Makanan (SLPM)) for food operators
  • Training in safe food handling for healthcare-related food service
  • Training in obtaining local and international accreditation standards for dietetics services in hospitals
  • Strategic partnerships with relevant industries

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Food and clinical nutrition research and training

  • Research collaborations and grants
  • Translational research
  • Publications
  • Research seminar series

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Capacity building & support

  • Mentoring
  • Continuous Professional Development
  • Partnering & collaboration
  • Resources