Dr Chong Pei Nee is a Lecturer in the Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, International Medical University. She has more than 15 years of working experience in both nutraceutical product marketing and manufacturing industries as well as academic setting. In her postgraduate research, she has conducted ‘Gene-Environmental Interaction in the Development of Childhood Obesity: Analysis of Genotyping Profile, Nutrient, Biophysical Activity and Policy Options (2011-2014) – A cross sectional study involving 1095 Malay school children to determine the role of environment, genetics, and policy options in curbing the escalation of childhood obesity in Malaysia.; ‘Effects of hesperidin on bone biomarkers and lipid profile in healthy post-menopausal women: a randomized, controlled trial (2007-2010) – To supplement 144 healthy postmenopausal women with bioflavonoids (in milk or biscuit) for 6 months to determine the status of bone health and cholesterol levels after consuming’.  Dr Chong is a life member of Malaysian Association for both the Study of Obesity (MASO) and Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM). She is Professional member for Malaysian Institute of Food Technology (MIFT). Also, she is Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) certified trainer.  Her current research interest dwells around the nutraceutical product formulation and development, as well as nutrigenomic studies.  

Registered Nutritionist: MAHPC(NUTR)00470

Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Master of Health Science in Nutrition, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia