WINNIE CHEE SIEW SWEE



Salutation
Professor

School/Centre
School of Health Sciences

Department
Nutrition and Dietetics

Appointment
Pro Vice Chancellor, Academic

Position
Professor


Professional Network


Education

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Doctor of Philosophy (Food Science), 2002 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
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Master of Science (Food Science & Nutrition), 1994 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
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BSc (Hons) Dietetics (Dietetics), 1991 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Publications

Research Articles

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Understanding the Food Environment and Its Impact on Diet and Health in Asia: A Scoping Review ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH | 2024
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Effects of a Diabetes-Specific Formula on Glycemic Control and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial MULTIDISCIPLINARY DIGITAL PUBLISHING INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS | 2024
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Fostering University Resilience in the Face of Crisis: Insights from Global Student Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic MEDICAL RESEARCH ARCHIVES | 2024
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Calcium food sources in primary school children with low calcium intakes in Kuala Lumpur NUTRITION AND HEALTH | 2023
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Correction: Vitamin D status and clinical implications in the adult population of Malaysia: a position paper by the Malaysian Vitamin D Special Interest Group OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL: A JOURNAL ESTABLISHED AS RESULT OF COOPERATION BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN FOUNDATION FOR OSTEOPOROSIS AND THE NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION OF THE USA | 2023
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Vitamin D status and clinical implications in the adult population of Malaysia: a position paper by the Malaysian Vitamin D Special Interest Group OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL | 2023
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A summary of the Malaysian Clinical Practice Guidelines on the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis, 2022 OSTEOPOROSIS AND SARCOPENIA | 2023
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Effect of soluble corn fibre and calcium supplementation on bone mineral content and bone mineral density in preadolescent Malaysian children—a double-blind randomised controlled trial (PREBONE-Kids Study) OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL | 2023
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Validation of AND/ASPEN pediatric malnutrition diagnosis in children admitted to medical wards in two tertiary hospitals in Malaysia. NUTRITION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION | 2023
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Characteristics of dietary intakes including NOVA foods among pre-adolescents living in urban Kuala Lumpur--Findings from the PREBONE-Kids study. MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION | 2023
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Defining the Practice of Dietitians in Malaysia Using the Nutrition Care Process in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus DIETETICS | 2022
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WORKPLACE LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION WITH MOBILE APPLICATION TO REDUCE CHRONIC DISEASE RISK. INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & EDUCATION | 2022
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Reply to Kuo et al. Comment on “Du et al. Gender Differences in the Relationships between Perceived Stress, Eating Behaviors, Sleep, Dietary Risk, and Body Mass Index. Nutrients 2022, 14, 1045” NUTRIENTS | 2022
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Nutrition-Focused Physical Examination Knowledge and Practice Changes in Clinical Dietitians and Dietetic Educators Who Completed a 12-Month Hybrid Training Program in Malaysia: A Pilot Study TOPICS IN CLINICAL NUTRITION | 2022
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Prevalence of malnutrition among patients with breast cancer and colorectal cancer in Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar, Seremban International E-Journal of Science, Medicine & Education | 2022
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Reply to Kuo et al. Comment on “Du et al. Gender Differences in the Relationships between Perceived Stress, Eating Behaviors, Sleep, Dietary Risk, and Body Mass Index. Nutrients 2022, 14, 1045” NUTRIENTS | 2022
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Effects of Perioperative Oral Nutrition Supplementation in Malaysian Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery for Breast and Colorectal Cancers—A Randomised Controlled Trial NUTRIENTS | 2022
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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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Sarcopenia with co-existent type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with worse clinical outcomes among hospitalised cardiac patients CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN | 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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Changes in Nutrition Focused Physical Exam Knowledge and Curriculum Integration of Dietetic Educators in Malaysia Who Have Completed an NFPE Hybrid Training Program Current Developments in Nutrition | 2021
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Changes in Nutrition Focused Physical Examination Knowledge and Practices of Dietitians Who Completed an In-Person Workshop With 1-Year Online Follow-Up in Malaysia Current Developments in Nutrition | 2021
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Resemblance in Dietary Habits and Calcaneal Ultrasound Attenuation in Malay Mother-Daughter Pairs Mal J Nutr | 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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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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Study Protocol of an Open Labelled Randomised Controlled Trial of Perioperative Oral Nutrition Supplement in Breast and Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery Trials | 2021
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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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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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Eating self-efficacy changes in individuals with type 2 diabetes following a structured lifestyle intervention based on the transcultural Diabetes Nutrition Algorithm (tDNA): A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial PloS one | 2020
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Factors Associated With Bone Health Status of Malaysian Pre-adolescent Children in the PREBONE-kids Study BMC pediatrics | 2020
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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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Diabetes literacy and knowledge among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a primary care clinic in Seremban, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition | 2019
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Validation of the Subjective Global Nutrition Assessment (SGNA) and Screening Tool for the Assessment of Malnutrition in Paediatrics (STAMP) to Identify Malnutrition in Hospitalized Malaysian Children Journal of tropical pediatrics | 2019
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Nutritional status and self-reported nutrition education exposure in women with gestational diabetes mellitus at primary health clinic JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCE | 2019
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Application and validation of the weight efficacy lifestyle (WEL) questionnaire among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Malaysia MAL J NUTR | 2018
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Parent-child feeding practices in a developing country: Findings from the Family Diet Study Appetite | 2018
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An update of the Malaysian Clinical Guidance on the management of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, 2015 OSTEOPOROSIS AND SARCOPENIA | 2017
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Structured lifestyle intervention based on a trans-cultural diabetes-specific nutrition algorithm (tDNA) in individuals with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care | 2017
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Body weight status and dietary intakes of urban Malay primary school children: evidence from the family diet study CHILDREN | 2017
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Dialysis malnutrition and malnutrition inflammation scores: Screening tools for prediction of dialysis-related protein-energy wasting in Malaysia Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition | 2016
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The Family Diet Study: a cross‐sectional study into the associations between diet, food habits and body weight status in M alay families Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics | 2016
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A summary of the Malaysian Clinical Guidance on the management of postmenopausal and male osteoporosis, 2015 OSTEOPOROSIS AND SARCOPENIA | 2016
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Diabetes care in Malaysia: problems, new models, and solutions Annals of Global Health | 2015
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Assessing protein energy wasting in a Malaysian haemodialysis population using self-reported appetite rating: a cross-sectional study BMC nephrology | 2015
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Metering self-reported adherence to clinical outcomes in Malaysian patients with hypertension: applying the stages of change model to healthful behaviors in the CORFIS study Health Education & Behavior | 2015
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Studying the Family Diet: An Investigation into Association Between Diet, Lifestyle and Weight Status in Malaysian Families. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition | 2015
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Quality of dietary assessment methodology and reporting in epidemiology studies examining relationship between dietary outcome and childhood obesity in developing Asian countries: A systematic review N/A | 2014
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Prevalence of energy intake misreporting in Malay children varies based on application of different cut points Journal of tropical pediatrics | 2014
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Quality of dietary assessment methodology and reporting in epidemiology studies examining relationship between dietary outcome and childhood obesity in developing A sian countries: A systematic review Nutrition & Dietetics | 2014
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Effects of sun exposure on 25 (OH) vitamin D concentration in urban and rural women in Malaysia Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition | 2013
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Musa Nurbazlin; Winnie Siew Swee Chee; Pendek Rokiah; Alexander Tong Boon Tan; Yee Yean Chew; Abd Rahman Siti Nusaibah; Siew Pheng Chan Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition | 2013
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Community-based cardiovascular Risk Factors Intervention Strategies (CORFIS) in managing hypertension: A pragmatic non-randomised controlled trial Medical Journal of Malaysia | 2013
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Transcultural diabetes nutrition algorithm: a Malaysian application International journal of endocrinology | 2013
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Calcium supplementation amongst postmenopausal women: Effect on serum calcium, phosphorus and magnesium level. International Food Research Journal | 2013
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Comparison of malnutrition prevalence between haemodialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients: A cross-sectional study MALAYS J NUTR | 2013
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The Malaysian Clinical Guidance on the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis, 2012: a summary International journal of rheumatic diseases | 2013
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Validity of a children's physical activity questionnaire (cPAQ) for the study of bone health Pediatrics International | 2013
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Dietary health behaviors of women living in high rise dwellings: A case study of an urban community in Malaysia Journal of Community Health | 2013
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ROUTINE HOSPITAL SCREENING TOOL (NRS-2002) IS ADEQUATE FOR IDENTIFYING MALNOURISHED DIALYSIS PATIENTS IN MALAYSIA: 850. Nutrition & Dietetics | 2012
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Effect of nutrition education and sun exposure on vitamin D status among postmenopausal Malay women INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INVESTIGATIONS | 2012
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Prevalence of glucose intolerance, and associated antenatal and historical risk factors among Malaysian women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus Singapore medical journal | 2012
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Routine hospital screening tool (nrs-2002) is adequate for identifying malnourished dialysis patients in malaysia. Kidney Research and Clinical Practice | 2012
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The relationship between dietary patterns and overweight and obesity in children of Asian developing countries: a systematic review JBI Evidence Synthesis | 2012
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A Summary of the Malaysian Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 2009 Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies | 2011
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High prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and its association with BMI-for-age among primary school children in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia BMC public health | 2011
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A brief structured education programme enhances self-care practices and improves glycaemic control in Malaysians with poorly controlled diabetes Health education research | 2011
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Association between obesity and dietary patterns in children of developing countries in Asia: A Systematic Review JBI Evidence Synthesis | 2011
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Calcium Intake, Vitamin D and Bone Health Status of Post-menopausal Chinese Women in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian journal of nutrition | 2010
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Increased bioavailability of hesperetin-7-glucoside compared with hesperidin results in more efficient prevention of bone loss in adult ovariectomised rats British journal of nutrition | 2009
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Hesperidin inhibits ovariectomized-induced osteopenia and shows differential effects on bone mass and strength in young and adult intact rats Journal of Applied Physiology | 2008
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Hesperidin inhibits ovariectomized-induced osteopenia and shows differential effects on bone mass and strength in young and adult intact rats N/A | 2008
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A follow-up study on the effects of a milk supplement on bone mineral density of postmenopausal Chinese women in Malaysia JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH AND AGING | 2007
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Relationship between body composition and bone mineral density in healthy postmenopausal Chinese women in Malaysia JURNAL SAINS KESIHATAN MALAYSIA (MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES) | 2007
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Dietary calcium and bone mineral density in premenopausal women with systemic lupus erythematosus Clinical rheumatology | 2007
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Osteoarthritis and nutrition. From nutraceuticals to functional foods: a systematic review of the scientific evidence Arthritis research & therapy | 2006
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Bioavailability is improved by enzymatic modification of the citrus flavonoid hesperidin in humans: a randomized, double-blind, crossover trial The Journal of nutrition | 2006
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Bioavailability and metabolism of hesperetin and naringenin from enzymically or non-enzymically treated orange juice SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD AND NUTRITION | 2006
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Efficacy of calcium supplementation and weight-bearing exercise in reducing rate of bone loss in postmenopausal Chinese women--a two-year randomized controlled trial. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition | 2004
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International perspectives on vitamin D and implications for bone health. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition | 2004
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Vitamin D status among postmenopausal Malaysian women. Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition | 2004
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The effect of milk supplementation on bone mineral density in postmenopausal Chinese women in Malaysia Osteoporosis international | 2003
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Dietary calcium intake in postmenopausal Malaysian women: comparison between the food frequency questionnaire and three‐day food records Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition | 2002
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Obesity in Malaysia Obesity reviews | 2002
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Food intake assessment of adults in rural and urban areas from four selected regions in Malaysia Malaysian Journal of Nutrition | 1997
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Anthropometry, dietary patterns and nutrient intakes of Malaysian estate workers Malaysian Journal of Nutrition | 1996
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Prevalence of obesity and chronic energy deficiency (CED) in adult Malaysians Malaysian journal of nutrition | 1995

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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Development and Evaluation of Malaysian Nutrition Environment Survey (MNES) on Adolescents' Body Weight Status in Two Urban Environments-Study Protocol 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
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Vitamin D insufficiency and its association with obesity among primary school children in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL | 01 Jan 2010
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EVIDENCE OF SERUM VITAMIN D INSUFFICIENCY BUT NOT ANEMIA-RELATED MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM | 01 Jan 2009
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Low vitamin D and BMD status in both young and elderly female adults in Malaysia BONE | 01 Jan 2007
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BMD maintained after withdrawal of milk supplement: A follow-up study in postmenopausal Chinese women in Malaysia BONE | 01 Jan 2005
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The osteoporosis self-assessment tool for Asians (OSTA): validation in Malaysia Bone | 01 Jan 2003
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Milk supplementation reduced bone loss in postmenopausal Chinese women in Malaysia Bone | 01 Jan 2003

Books

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


Supervisions
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Harvinder Kaur Gilcharan Singh | Doctorate | 01 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2016 Thesis: The efficacy of motivational interviewing in improving adherence to meal replacements, weight loss and weight loss maintenance in overweight & obese type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
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Kanimolli Arasu | Doctorate | 01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2018 Thesis: Effects of soluble corn fiber on BMC, BMD and bone biomarkers of adolescent boys and girls : a randomized controlled trial
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Wong Ting Xuan | Doctorate | 01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 Thesis: Perioperative Oral Nutrition Supplementation in Malnourished Surgical Cancer Patients- A Randomised Controlled Trial
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Chang Chung Yuan | Doctorate | 01 Jan 2017 - 01 Jan 2020 Thesis: Peak Bone Mass Attainment in Malaysian Children: Influence of Diet, Lifestyle Patterns, Vitamin D status and Maternal Influences
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Cheow Yi Qi | Master (Research) | 07 Sep 2021 Thesis: Effect of prebiotic fiber and calcium supplementation on the association between serum short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) and bone health in pre-adolescent Malaysian children
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Jamilah Abdul Jamil | Doctorate | 01 Jan 2019 Thesis: Impact of the Standardised Nutrition Care Process versus Usual Practice on Nutrition and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Lee Ching Li | Doctorate | 01 Jan 2010 - 01 Jan 2017 Thesis: The effects of partial meal replacements in obese Type 2 DM patients in UMMC
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Wong Soon Yee | Master (Research) | 01 Jan 2017 - 01 Jan 2019 Thesis: Validation and reliability of FFQ for calcium and vitamin D in prepubertal children
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Wong Wei Xiang | Master (Research) | 01 Jan 2017 - 01 Jan 2020 Thesis: Determinants of nutrition status in Surgical Cancer Patients
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Harvinder Kaur Gilcharan Singh | Master (Research) | 01 Jan 2011 - 01 Jan 2013 Thesis: Protein supplementation of malnourished CKD patients on HD