Centre for Transformative Nutrition and Health

The Centre for Transformative Nutrition and Health (CTNH) aims to contribute and build knowledge in the field of nutrition and health. We research nutrition-health relationships at various levels, to understand the complex ways in which diet and nutrition influence our health.

The goal of CTNH is to transform nutrition through innovations to promote BETTER HEALTH.

Purpose

Improve human health and well-being through driving innovations in personalised nutrition.

Contribute to solving diet and lifestyle-related diseases for the nation.

Conduct innovative research and build reputation in food & clinical nutrition related areas.

Provide expertise and consultancy services in food and clinical nutrition matters to industry and relevant parties.

Provide knowledge and skills building to professionals and public on food and clinical nutrition matters.

Influence national policy on improving food and clinical nutrition matters for the population.

Focus Area

01

Diet-Disease Solution

Clinical nutrition trial on dietary intervention for cardiometabolic diseases, maternal child health, bone health nutrition
Structured lifestyle programme for workplace wellness
Public nutrition education programmes & activities
High impact dialogue & seminars with stakeholders on key diet and disease related issues
Strategic partnerships with nutrition & health – related industry for consultancies in clinical nutrition matters

02

Food, Health and Safety

Provide consultancy in food service, safety and quality.
Certified to conduct the Food Handlers Training School (Sekolah Latihan Pengendali Makanan (SLPM)) by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
Offer Online Training for Healthy School Canteen in Southeast Asia in collaboration with SEAMEO-RECFON.

03

Glycemic Index

Centre for human glycaemic index (GI) analysis.
Establish GI values for local foods

04

Public Outreach

Conduct public talks, workshops and seminars on diet-disease related topics to relevant stakeholders including companies, NGOs and the general public.
Community nutrition education programmes

Core Facilities

CTNH Laboratory

Body composition analysis
Glycemic Index Testing
Nutrient calculations
Clinical nutrition related measurements

Strategic Plan

Vision

CTNH will create new opportunities by interfacing with between nutrition & dietetics, food science and healthcare. New knowledge will be gained which will enable the design and development of innovative solutions to promote health.

Mission

Recognised as a leader in food and clinical nutrition in the ASEAN region

Strategic Plan

Increase visibility and reputation in food & clinical nutrition research
Gain reputation as experts in food and clinical nutrition areas
Form strategic partnerships to create high impact in food & clinical nutrition areas
Build talent, mentoring structure and support