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MASO’s bid to host the International Congress of Obesity, ICO 2014  in Kuala Lumpur
    
MASO has submitted a bidding document to organize ICO 2014 in Kuala Lumpur to IASO in December 2007. MASO’s bid was supported by three Ministries, namely Ministry of Health, Youth and Sports as well as MOSTI. MASO also received support from various Professional Organizations locally and internationally to help organise Satellite Symposia in conjunction with ICO 2014. International bodies include ILSI, SNDA and QUT, Australia.  More

Nutrition Month Malaysia 2009



Basic nutrition information and practical guides and tips for child nutrition:

- Raising Healthy Eaters Booklet
- Easy Nutrition Planner Booklet
- Creative Recipes with Bread booklet

Obesity and genetics: An update on progress and contributions to public health

By Dr. Hamid Jan B. Jan Mohamed

The prevalence of obesity is increasing especially in the industrialised countries.

Major culprit
-Excessive calorie intake
-Sedentary life

Proposed cause
‘Switch on’the obesity gene

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Strategy for the Prevention of Obesity - Malaysia


Preface

Given the magnitude and complexity of the problem of obesity and its prevention, intersectoral collaboration and integration are crucial to the successful development and implementation of obesity prevention programmes. There is an urgent need to enhance the professional understanding of prevention principles and practices; to involve all relevant partners at national and local level to develop supportive public policies and create appropriate health promoting environments.

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