Malaysian Dietitians’ AssociationScientific Conference &

19th Annual General Meeting

Date : 21 – 23 June 2013 Venue : Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

SPRINTSpecifically PRescribed DIet & Nutrition Therapy

- Advancing Dietitians’ Practices

1st Announcement & Call For Abstracts

PRIZECash prizes will be contributed by Malaysian Dietitians' Association. Winners will be announced during the Closing Ceremony.

REGULATIONS

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

FACULTYDr Helen O’ConnorConsultant Sports DietitianSenior Lecturer, The University Of SydneyAustralia

Dr Sylvia Escott-StumpPast President, Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsDirector, Dietetic Internship, East Carolina UniversityNorth Carolina, USA

Dr. Mohd Nahar Azmi MohamedHead, Sports Medicine UnitFaculty of Medicine, University MalayaKuala Lumpur

** other speakers to be announced soon

CALL FOR ABSTRACTThe abstract submission is open to everyone.If you wish to be considered for any of the following awards, please comply with the regulations and guidelines given.

BEST POSTER AWARD AND BEST FREE PAPER ORAL PRESENTATION AWARDThis is an annual award for the best original scientific, dietetic practices or clinical paper submitted for presentation during Malaysian Dietitians' Association Scientific Conference 2013. Best Poster Award was initiated in the year 2008 to encourage a high standard of research and scientific presentations among dietitians and other related professions. Due to the huge success of 2012 Best Free Paper Oral Presentation Award, we will continue this session and those who are excellent will be rewarded.

The poster or free paper oral presentation work may take the form of clinical trials, surveys, retrospective studies, laboratory experiments or any other form of unpublished original work.The bulk of the work submitted must be performed by the author himself/herself even though he/she may have done the work in conjunction with other dietitians & agencies from local or overseas institutions. However, the work must be carried out in Malaysia.All submissions must be received by the Secretariat on or before 1 March 2013 at the official email abstractmda@gmail.comThe shortlisted candidate will be invited to present his/her paper at the Malaysian Dietitians’ Association conference.Results will be announced by email. Please provide a correct and current email address.

All finalists must register for the conference as a delegate.

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All submissions must be within one A4 page, Arial Font, Size 12, maximum of 350 words.All submissions must be emailed to abstractmda@gmail.com on or before 1 March 2013, with the following information:i. Abstract title:ii. Name of presenter:iii. Hospital / Institution:iv. Email of presenter: v. Mobile telephone number:vi. Profession: Dietitian / Medical Doctor / Allied Health Professional / Student/Others (please state):vii. Submitting for Best Poster Award (Yes / No):viii. Submitting for Best Free Paper Oral Presentation Award (Yes / No):

Abstract template is available for download at www.dietitians.org.my

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PROGRAMME

*Topics Include:• Diet And Genetics• Athlete And Weight • Specifically Prescribed Exercise For Individuals• Medical Nutrition Therapy Cancer Guidelines And How To Use Them• Medical Nutrition Therapy Diabetes Guidelines And How To Use Them• Low GI Diet Among Malaysian Athletes• Measurement And Impact Of Nutrition Knowledge In Athletes On Dietary Intake And Eating Behaviours• Injury Among Malaysian Athletes And Overwight / Obese Population• Physical Fitness Among Malaysian Adolescents • Role of Probiotics In Elderly Care• Supplements Use In Sports: Ongoing Controversies• Menu Planning At The Australia Institute Of Sport (AIS) : Aim For Gold Medal!• Menu Planning At National Sports Institute (NSI) : For Youth Sports• Diverse Role Of A Dietitian: Your Expertise And Role As Lead Therapy Services• Nutrition Care Process• Nutrition For The Elderly: Meal Protected Time And Hospital Nutrition Care• Case Studies**subject to change

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13 TIME PROGRAMME1300 REGISTRATION1430 1615 Plenary I1615 1700 Plenary II1700 17451745 1800 Tea1800 19301930 2200

TIME PROGRAMME0730 REGISTRATION0800 0830 Sponsored Breakfast Symposium0830 0930 Plenary III0930 1015 Opening Ceremony &

Best Student Award

1015 1045 Tea Break1045 11151115 1300 Symposium I & II (Concurrent Session)1300 1330 Sponsored Lunch Symposium1330 1430 Lunch & Exhibit Visit1430 1730 Meet The Expert I1730 Tea1930 2300 Gala Dinner

TIME PROGRAMME0715 0830 Sponsored Breakfast Talk For Students0830 0930 Plenary IV0930 1015 Plenary V1015 1045 Tea Break1045 11151115 1300 Symposium III & IV (Concurrent Session)1300 1330 Sponsored Lunch Symposium1330 1430 Lunch & Exhibit Visit1430 1730 Meet The Expert II1730 1810 Meet The Expert III1810 1830 Award Ceremony

Closing Ceremony1830 Tea

CONFERENCE ENDS. THANK YOU. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR

WE WELCOMEDietitians, Nutritionists, Sports Personnel, Coaches, Doctors, General Practitioners, Nurses, Other Healthcare Professionals and Students

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE & CPD POINTSCertificate will be issued to all participants. CPD points will be awarded.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

CONFERENCE VENUESunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur (formerly known as The Legend Hotel & Apartments, Kuala Lumpur)8th Floor Sunway Putra Place , 100 Jalan Putra, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel : +603 4042 9888 Fax : +603 4042 9069

EXHIBITOR ENQUIRYFor information regarding exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Conference Secretariat.

PAYMENTAll payments are to be issued in favour ofMALAYSIAN DIETITIANS’ ASSOCIATIONAccount Number: 5121 7435 1924Swift Code: MBBEMYKLBank Name: Maybank (Malayan Banking Berhad)Bank Address: Bandar Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia

Rates quoted are subject to 10% service charge & 6% government tax.Please use the conference hotel booking form for easy booking.Please visit the www.dietitians.org.my for other hotel options.

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ROOM TYPE Price (RM)

Superior Single with 1 breakfast RM230.00++

Superior Double with 2 breakfast RM260.00++

Deluxe Single RM250.00++

Deluxe Double RM280.00++

REGISTRATION FEES

Your registration covers 2 1/2 days of conference with meals and conference dinner.Registration form is available for download at www.dietitians.org.my

*The hotel is easily accessible via KTM Commuter (PUTRA Station), Rapid KL Ampang Line LRT (PWTC Station) & monorail (Chow Kit Station). Selected bus services are available from Hentian Putra, a bus station located adjacent to the hotel.

SECRETARIATBloom CommunicationsTel: +6016 206 9610 / +603 2242 0902Fax: +603 6207 6795Email: conference@dietitians.org.myWebsite: www.dietitians.org.my

CONFERENCE MAILING ADDRESS:MALAYSIAN DIETITIANS’ ASSOCIATIONc/o Bloom Communications,No 1, Block R2, 3rd Floor, AndaluciaJalan Pantai PermaiBangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur

ACCOMMODATION AT CONFERENCE VENUE

CATEGORY EARLY BIRD POST EARLY BIRD(on or before 30th April 2013) (1st May 2013 onwards)

MDA Member RM700 RM900

Non-MDA Member& Other Local Delegate RM850 RM1050

(MDA Member) RM560 RM760

(non-MDA Member)& Other Local Student

RM600 RM800

Overseas Delegate USD1300 USD1650

Overseas Student USD700 USD1050

Conference Dinner(For Accompanying Person) RM85 RM85