CHONG HUEH ZAN



Salutation
Dr

School/Centre
School of Health Sciences

Department
Nutrition and Dietetics

Appointment
Head of Division, Nutrition & Dietetics

Position
Senior Lecturer

Email
megan_chong@imu.edu.my



Education

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PhD (Nutritional Sciences), 2010 University Putra Malaysia
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BSc(Hons) (Nutrition and Community Health), 2006 University Putra Malaysia

Memberships

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Nutrition Society Malaysia Member 2010 - Present

Research Funding
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Understanding Malaysian Older Persons’ Subjective Knowledge, Perceptions, Attitudes and Behaviour Towards Healthy Eating and Nutritional Wellbeing: IMU-Taylor matching grant IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Oct 2024 - 01 Apr 2026
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Perceptions and motivators on use of galactagogues during lactation among breastfeeding mothers around Klang Valley, Malaysia. IMU Internal Research Grant | 27 Jun 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
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Knowledge, Perceptions, Attitudes, and Beliefs towards soy among pre-menopausal Chinese women in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. IMU Internal Research Grant | 19 Dec 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
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The influence of perception and other socio economic characteristics on health-seeking behaviour among adults surrounding International Medical University (IMU). IMU Internal Research Grant | 02 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023
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Food purchasing behaviours, perceptions about healthy food with body weight status and non-communicable disease risk factors: a cross-sectional study of Malaysian adults around Bukit Jalil. IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Dec 2022 - 01 Jun 2023
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Knowledge and Attitude on iodine, iodine deficiency and salt iodisation programme in Malaysia Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022
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Dietary intake, antioxidant level and inflammation status amongst Malaysian football players MSc in Medical & Health Sciences (by Research) | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2022
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Diet, sleep, physical activity, and mental health on resilience to stress during Covid-19 pandemic amongst International Medical University (IMU) students IMU | 04 Jan 2021 - 30 Jul 2021
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Dietary intake, obesity and blood pressure of Malaysian adults aged 18-60 years in Klang Valley IMU | 01 Jan 2020 - 01 Jun 2020
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THE EFFECT OF CO-ADMINISTRATION OF OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS AND BIOACTIVE PEPTIDES (PEPTAIDE) IN IMPROVING EXERCISE PERFORMANCE, MUSCLE TURNOVER, IMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE AMONG ATHLETES: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL BASF Asia Newtrition Grant 2018 | 01 Aug 2019 - 01 Feb 2021
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The Colonic Fermentation and Postprandial Glycaemic Effects of Isomaltulose IMU | 01 Jul 2019 - 01 Nov 2019
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Association between knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) and sociodemographic status with nutritional status of children in Kuala Lumpur IMU | 01 Feb 2019 - 01 Aug 2019
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Complementary feeding practices among infants aged 6 to 23 months in the state of Selangor and their contributing factors IMU | 01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jun 2019
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Household food security and nutritional status of mothers and children in selected “Komuniti Pembina Negara (KOSPEN) Cnetre in Klang Valley IMU | 01 Nov 2018 - 01 Aug 2019
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Effects of soluble corn fiber on BMC, BMD and bone biomarkers of pre-adolescent boys and girls : a randomized controlled trial (PREBONE-Kids Study) PREBONE KIDS | 01 Sep 2017 - 01 Jan 2020
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Does sun exposure affect PTH response to serum Vitamin D in Malaysian adults? Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) | 01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2017
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Dietary Intake and Blood Status of Gangliosides Among Malaysian Toddler: The Bambino Project Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited | 01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2015

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Publications

Research Articles

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Gender Differences in the Relationships between Perceived Stress, Eating Behaviors, Sleep, Dietary Risk, and Body Mass Index NUTRIENTS 2022
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The effects of sleep quality and resilience on perceived stress, dietary behaviors, and alcohol misuse: a mediation-moderation analysis of higher education students from Asia, Europe, and North America during the COVID-19 pandemic NUTRIENTS 2021
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Concerns of college students during the COVID-19 pandemic: Thematic perspectives from the United States, Asia, and Europe JOURNAL OF APPLIED LEARNING AND TEACHING 2021
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Health behaviors of higher education students from 7 countries: poorer sleep quality during the COVID-19 pandemic predicts higher dietary risk CLOCKS & SLEEP 2021
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Vitamin D Status Is Associated with Modifiable Lifestyle Factors in Pre-Adolescent Children Living in Urban Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia NUTRIENTS 2021
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Factors associated with bone health status of Malaysian pre-adolescent children in the PREBONE-Kids Study BMC PEDIATRICS 2021
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Design and strategies used for recruitment and retention in a double blind randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of soluble corn fiber on bone indices in pre-adolescent children (PREBONE-Kids study) in Malaysia CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS COMMUNICATIONS 2021
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The effects of sleep quality and resilience on perceived stress, dietary sleep quality and resilience on perceived stress, dietary behaviors, and alcohol misuse: a mediation-moderation analysis of higher education students from Asia, Europe, and North America during the COVID-19 pandemic. NUTRIENTS 2021
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Increased resilience weakens the relationship between perceived stress and anxiety on sleep quality: a moderated mediation analysis of higher education students from 7 countries CLOCKS & SLEEP 2020
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Developments in the implementation of sugar-sweetened beverage tax in Malaysia-A narrative review INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS 2019
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Correlation between dietary intake and serum ganglioside concentrations: a cross-sectional study among Malaysian toddlers BMC NUTRITION 2016
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In vitro cytotoxicity of Strobilanthes crispus ethanol extract on hormone dependent human breast adenocarcinoma MCF-7 cell BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2012

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Other Publications

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Dietary Intake and Nutrient Adequacy among Pre-Pubertal Malaysian Children from Low Income Families in Kuala Lumpur ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM | 01 Jan 2019
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Bone Mineral Density in Pre-Pubertal Malaysian Children with Habitual Low Calcium Intake ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM | 01 Jan 2019
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Effect of Short Term Probiotics With and Without Co-Administration of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Immunity Among Physically Active Individuals ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM | 01 Jan 2019
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Serum Vitamin D and Bone Health Status in Prepubertal Malaysian Children ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM | 01 Jan 2019
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Lean Mass, Fat Mass and Bone Mineral Density in Pre-Pubertal Malaysian Children ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM | 01 Jan 2019

Books

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Springer, Cham (2019). Meeting Calcium Needs in Asia and Prebiotic Study Protocol


Supervisions
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Lai Jia Ern | Undergraduate | 19 Dec 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 Thesis: Knowledge, Perceptions, Attitudes, and Beliefs towards soy among pre-menopausal Chinese women in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
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Delanie Hue Li Ting | Undergraduate | 19 Dec 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 Thesis: Knowledge, Perceptions, Attitudes, and Beliefs towards soy among pre-menopausal Chinese women in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
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Ng Shi Xuan | Undergraduate | 19 Dec 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 Thesis: Knowledge, Perceptions, Attitudes, and Beliefs towards soy among pre-menopausal Chinese women in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
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Choo Zi YING | Master (Research) | 01 Aug 2020 Thesis: THE EFFECT OF CO-ADMINISTRATION OF OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS AND BIOACTIVE PEPTIDES (PEPTAIDE) IN IMPROVING EXERCISE PERFORMANCE, MUSCLE TURNOVER, IMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE AMONG ATHLETES: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL
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Henry Chang Chung Yan | Doctorate | 01 Sep 2017 - 01 Jun 2021 Thesis: Effects of soluble corn fiber on BMC, BMD and bone biomarkers of pre-adolescent boys and girls : a randomized controlled trial (PREBONE-Kids Study)
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Melissa Leong Ern Yi | Master (Research) | 01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2017 Thesis: Does sun exposure affect PTH response to serum Vitamin D in Malaysian adults?

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