Yong Heng Yaw



Salutation
Dr

School/Centre
School of Health Sciences

Department
Nutrition and Dietetics

Position
Lecturer

Email
hengyawyong@imu.edu.my

Professional Network


Education

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Doctor of Philosophy (Community Nutrition), 2017 Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Master of Science (Community Nutrition), 2011 Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Community Health), 2007 Universiti Putra Malaysia

Memberships

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Malaysian Society of Body Composition (MSBC) | National | Hon. Secretary
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American Society for Nutrition (ASN) | International | Member
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Malaysian Association for The Study of Obesity (MASO) | National | Member
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Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) | National | Life Member

Publications

Research Articles

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Protocol: Dietitian-led cluster randomised controlled trial on the effectiveness of mHealth education on health outcomes among pregnant women: a protocol paper BMJ OPEN | 2023
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Growth patterns of urban Malaysian children under 24 months of age in Selangor, Malaysia Malaysian Journal of Nutrition | 2023
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Dietitian-led cluster randomised controlled trial on the effectiveness of mHealth education on health outcomes among pregnant women: a protocol paper BMJ OPEN | 2023
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Early pregnancy body mass index and gestational weight gain: A mediating or moderating factor for short stature and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus? PLOS ONE | 2022
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High early pregnancy serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D level, within a sub-optimal range, is associated with gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study NUTRITION RESEARCH AND PRACTICE | 2022
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Early pregnancy hemoglobin is associated with the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: a retrospective cohort study BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION | 2022
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Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Are Associated With Lower Cut-offs for Maternal Hyperglycemia in Malaysian Women: A Retrospective Cohort Study PREVALENCE | 2021
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High early pregnancy serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D level, within a sub-optimal range, is associated with gestational diabetes mellitus : a prospective cohort study NUTRITION RESEARCH AND PRACTICE | 2021
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Higher animal protein intake during the second trimester of pregnancy is associated with risk of GDM FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION | 2021
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Higher Parity, Pre-Pregnancy BMI and Rate of Gestational Weight Gain Are Associated with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Food Insecure Women INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH | 2021
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Beverage intake and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: the SECOST NUTRIENTS | 2021
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Independent and combined effects of age, body mass index and gestational weight gain on the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus SCIENTIFIC REPORTS | 2020
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The association between dietary patterns before and in early pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): Data from the Malaysian SECOST cohort PLOS ONE | 2020
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Factors associated with dietary glycemic index and glycemic load in pregnant women and risk for gestational diabetes mellitus INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION | 2020
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High physical activity and high sedentary behavior increased the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus among women with excessive gestational weight gain: a prospective study BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH | 2020
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Rate of gestational weight gain trajectory is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION | 2020
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Associations of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D with Adiposity and At-Risk Lipid Profile Differ for Indigenous (Orang Asli) Male and Female Adults of Peninsular Malaysia INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH | 2020
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Vitamin D status is associated with high BMI, working status and gravidity among pregnant Malaysian women N/A | 2020
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Vitamin D status is associated with high BMI, working status and gravidity among pregnant Malaysian women. MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION | 2020
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Associations between the dietary patterns of pregnant Malaysian women and ethnicity, education, and early pregnancy waist circumference: A prospective cohort study NUTRITION RESEARCH AND PRACTICE | 2019
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Pre-pregnancy BMI influences the association of dietary quality and gestational weight gain: the SECOST study INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH | 2019
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Dietary characteristics of women with gestational diabetes mellitus MAL J MED HEALTH SCI | 2019
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Correlation of pre-pregnancy bmi, sleep and depression with postpartum weight retention among chilbearing age women INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND CLINICAL SCIENCES | 2019
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Seremban Cohort Study (SECOST): a prospective study of determinants and pregnancy outcomes of maternal glycaemia in Malaysia BMJ OPEN | 2018
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Pre-pregnancy BMI and gestational weight gain are associated with 6 months postpartum weight retention INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND CLINICAL SCIENCES | 2017
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Pre-pregnancy BMI and intake of energy and calcium are associated with the vitamin D intake of pregnant Malaysian women FAMILY MEDICINE & PRIMARY CARE REVIEW | 2017
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Pre‐pregnancy body mass index, height and physical activity are associated with rate of gestational weight gain among Malaysian mothers JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY RESEARCH | 2016
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The relationship between psychological distress with salivary?-amylase and stress related symptoms among breast cancer survivors N/A | 2015
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Food insecurity and the metabolic syndrome among women from low income communities in Malaysia ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION | 2014
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Diet and physical activity in relation to weight change among breast cancer patients ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION | 2014
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The relationship between psychological distress with salivary α-amylase and stress related symptoms among breast cancer survivors HEALTH | 2013
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Health & nutrition behaviors of cancer survivors in Malaysia. HEALTHMED | 2012
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Use of complementary and alternative medicine among breast cancer survivors ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION | 2012
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Weight Change and Its Related Factors Among Women After Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Selected Hospitals in Peninsular Malaysia N/A | 2011
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Weight changes and lifestyle behaviors in women after breast cancer diagnosis: a cross-sectional study BMC PUBLIC HEALTH | 2011
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Pattern of weight changes in women with breast cancer ASIAN PAC J CANCER PREV | 2010
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Relation of dietary fat intake perception to nutritional status and psychosocial factors. MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION. | 2009

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Other Publications

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Dietary heme-iron and iron supplementation in the third trimester are associated with GDM risk 14th Asian Congress of Nutrition | 14 Sep 2023
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Optimising gestational weight gain for the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus: A web/smartphone-based lifestyle intervention for pregnant women in Malaysia 38th NSM Scientific Conference | 04 Jul 2023
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Sharing Food Hygiene Implementation in Food Service Establisment Food Safety Course | 10 Mar 2023
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Rate of gestational weight gain trajectory is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes 34th NSM Scientific Conference | 03 Jul 2019
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FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH WEIGHT CHANGES IN WOMEN DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER: PERLIMINARY DATA ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM | 01 Jan 2009


Supervisions
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Chu Wen Yen | Undergraduate | 08 Oct 2022 - 31 May 2023 Thesis: The effectiveness of Healthy Cooking Intervention to improve implementation of “Kafeteria Sihat” in International Medical University (IMU)
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Hoe Huey Huey | Undergraduate | 08 Oct 2022 - 31 May 2023 Thesis: Effectiveness of Food Safety Training on The Food Safety Level Among Food Operators in International Medical University Malaysia
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Khoo Ju Yen | Undergraduate | 31 Jul 2023 Thesis: The Association Between Nutritional Knowledge and Physical Activity Level With Nutritional Status Among Secondary School Teachers In Klang Valley
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YEAM HUI XUAN | Undergraduate | 31 Jul 2023 Thesis: ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL AND SLEEPING QUALITY WITH NUTRITIONAL STATUS AMONG BOARDING SCHOOL STUDENTS AGED 13 – 17 YEARS OLD IN THE KLANG VALLEY
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CLAIRE FAYE JONG | Undergraduate | 31 Jul 2023 Thesis: ASSOCIATION BETWEEN NUTRITION-RELATED KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES AND DIETARY INTAKE WITH NUTRITIONAL STATUS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN KLANG VALLEY
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TAN CHIEN CHIEN | Undergraduate | 31 Jul 2023 Thesis: EVALUATING CUSTOMER’S KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS CALORIE LABELING IN PANDAN SERAI CAFETERIA OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
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Wee Yi Wen | Undergraduate | 31 Jul 2023 Thesis: Association Between Lifestyle Factors and Nutritional Status of Food Handlers in a University Cafeteria.
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CHEANG YEE SHAN | Undergraduate | 31 Jul 2023 Thesis: COOKING TIME OF INSTANT NOODLES AND ITS EFFECT ON TIME TO PEAK GLUCOSE, GLYCAEMIC INDEX, AND APPETITE RATINGS AMONG HEALTHY ADULTS: A RANDOMISED CROSS-OVER TRIAL
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HO YING YUAN | Undergraduate | 31 Jul 2023 Thesis: COOKING TIME OF INSTANT NOODLES AND ITS EFFECT ON PEAK BLOOD GLUCOSE, GLYCAEMIC INDEX AND SENSORY EVALUATION AMONGST HEALTHY ADULTS: A RANDOMISED CROSS-OVER TRIAL
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ONG HUAY XIN | Undergraduate | 31 Jul 2023 Thesis: COOKING TIME OF INSTANT NOODLES AND ITS EFFECT ON GLUCOSE VARIABILITY, GLYCAEMIC INDEX, AND SENSORY EVALUATION AMONG HEALTHY ADULTS: A RANDOMIZED CROSS-OVER TRIAL
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CHIA YUANYIN | Undergraduate | 31 Jul 2023 Thesis: COOKING TIME OF INSTANT NOODLES AND ITS EFFECT ON POSTPRANDIAL GLUCOSE EXCURSION, GLYCAEMIC INDEX, AND SENSORY EVALUATION AMONG HEALTHY ADULTS: A RANDOMIZED CROSS-OVER TRIAL
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YEK JIAQI | Undergraduate | 31 Jul 2023 Thesis: ASSOCIATION BETWEEN EATING BEHAVIOUR, DIET QUALITY AND BODY WEIGHT STATUS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KLANG VALLEY
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Lee En | Undergraduate | 31 Jul 2023 Thesis: Food consumption and social media addiction with food addiction among undergraduate students in Klang Valley
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LIEU LI YI | Undergraduate | 31 Jul 2023 Thesis: ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ULTRA-PROCESSED FOOD CONSUMPTION (UPF) AND SLEEP QUALITY AMONG UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KLANG VALLEY
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LEE KHOON MENG | Undergraduate | 31 Jul 2023 Thesis: ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PHYSICAL FITNESS WITH BODY WEIGHT STATUS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN KLANG VALLEY

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