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Isomaltulose: Recent evidence for health benefits by Shyam, Sangeetha, Ramadas, Amutha, Chang, Sui Kiat

“…[Display omitted] •The chemical and physiological properties of isomaltulose are discussed.•Novel applications of products formulated with isomaltulose are…”
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Body (dis)satisfaction and health screening behaviors: A systematic review of observational studies by Goh, Pei Hwa, Loh, Hoi Yan, Chung, Ker Rou, Ramadas, Amutha

“…Engagement in health-promoting behaviors has been argued to be dependent on psychological factors in addition to simply having knowledge or access to…”
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A scoping review of digital workplace wellness interventions in low- and middle-income countries by Thai, Yi Chiann, Sim, Deanna, McCaffrey, Tracy A, Ramadas, Amutha, Malini, Hema, Watterson, Jessica L

“…Digital technology-based interventions have gained popularity over the last two decades, due to the ease with which they are scalable and low in implementation…”
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Quality of Life and Associated Factors among Primary Care Asian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Dhillon, Hardesh, Nordin, Rusli Bin, Ramadas, Amutha

“…Diabetes complications, medication adherence, and psychosocial well-being have been associated with quality of life (QOL) among several Western and Asian…”
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Nutritional and lifestyle intervention strategies for metabolic syndrome in Southeast Asia: A scoping review of recent evidence by Thor, Sze Mun, Yau, Jun Wern, Ramadas, Amutha

“…Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is frequently associated with various health issues and is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly…”
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Effect of Plant-Based Diets on Gut Microbiota: A Systematic Review of Interventional Studies by Sidhu, Shaneerra Raajlynn Kaur, Kok, Chin Wei, Kunasegaran, Thubasni, Ramadas, Amutha

“…Plant-based diets have grown increasingly popular across the globe, mainly for their health and environmental benefits. Several studies have identified a link…”
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Nutritional Strategies in Prediabetes: A Scoping Review of Recent Evidence by Yau, Jun Wern, Thor, Sze Mun, Ramadas, Amutha

“…Nutritional therapy has been conventionally recommended for people with prediabetes as a method to delay or halt progression to type 2 diabetes. However,…”
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Randomised-controlled trial of a web-based dietary intervention for patients with type 2 diabetes: changes in health cognitions and glycemic control by Ramadas, Amutha, Chan, Carina Ka Yee, Oldenburg, Brian, Hussein, Zanariah, Quek, Kia Fatt

“…Increasing prevalence and disease burden has led to an increasing demand of programs and studies focused on dietary and lifestyle habits, and chronic diseases…”
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Prevalence of chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus, and association with sleep quality among hemodialysis patients in Pakistan by Rehman, Inayat Ur, Munib, Syed, Ramadas, Amutha, Khan, Tahir Mehmood

“…The prevalence of chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) varies from 22% to 84% among patients receiving hemodialysis. It occurs more frequently…”
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Peer-led lifestyle interventions for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in community: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials by Lim, Geok Pei, Appalasamy, Jamuna Rani, Ahmad, Badariah, Quek, Kia Fatt, Ramadas, Amutha

“…Peer-led lifestyle interventions have gained recognition as effective approaches for managing and preventing chronic diseases. However, there remains a…”
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Diet Quality of Malaysians across Lifespan: A Scoping Review of Evidence in a Multi-Ethnic Population by Ramadas, Amutha, Tham, Su Ming, Lalani, Shehzeen Alnoor, Shyam, Sangeetha

“…Malaysia is a rapidly developing economy experiencing a nutrition transition. It suffers from a double burden of over- and undernutrition, making it essential…”
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Effect of Personalized Nutrition on Dietary, Physical Activity, and Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Randomized Trials by Shyam, Sangeetha, Lee, Ke Xin, Tan, Angeline Shu Wei, Khoo, Tien An, Harikrishnan, Shivani, Lalani, Shehzeen Alnoor, Ramadas, Amutha

“…Personalized nutrition is an approach that tailors nutrition advice to individuals based on an individual's genetic information. Despite interest among…”
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Process Evaluation of a Nutrition and Lifestyle Behavior Peer Support Program for Adults with Metabolic Syndrome by Mahadzir, Muhammad Daniel Azlan, Quek, Kia Fatt, Ramadas, Amutha

“…Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors that increases the risk for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Lifestyle intervention is the gold…”
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Factors Associated with the Health-Related Quality of Life of Malaysian Young Adults Post-Pandemic by Lee, Ke Xin, Quek, Kia Fatt, Ramadas, Amutha

“…The transition from school to university brings significant adjustments in lifestyle, body weight, and living environment for young adults, potentially…”
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Accelerometer-measured 24-hour movement behaviours over 7 days in Malaysian children and adolescents: A cross-sectional study by Brady, Sophia M, Salway, Ruth, Mariapun, Jeevitha, Millard, Louise, Ramadas, Amutha, Rizal, Hussein, Skinner, Andy, Stone, Chris, Johnson, Laura, Su, Tin Tin, Armstrong, Miranda E G

“…Quantifying movement behaviours over 24-hours enables the combined effects of and inter-relations between sleep, sedentary time and physical activity (PA) to…”
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Exploring the Role of Gut Bacteria in Health and Disease in Preterm Neonates by Lee, Jimmy Kok-Foo, Hern Tan, Loh Teng, Ramadas, Amutha, Ab Mutalib, Nurul-Syakima, Lee, Learn-Han

“…The mortality rate of very preterm infants with birth weight <1500 g is as high as 15%. The survivors till discharge have a high incidence of significant…”
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Nutrition and Lifestyle Behavior Peer Support Program for Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: Outcomes and Lessons Learned from a Feasibility Trial by Mahadzir, Muhammad Daniel Azlan, Quek, Kia Fatt, Ramadas, Amutha

“…While peer support interventions have shown to benefit adults with certain chronic conditions, there is limited evidence on its feasibility and effectiveness…”
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Dietary intake, obesity, and metabolic risk factors among children and adolescents in the SEACO-CH20 cross-sectional study by Ramadas, Amutha, Rizal, Hussein, Rajakumar, Sutha, Mariapun, Jeevitha, Yasin, Mohamed Shajahan, Armstrong, Miranda E. G., Su, Tin Tin

“…We investigated the association between dietary intake and metabolic risk factors in children and adolescents within a semi-rural Malaysian community. Using an…”
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Relationship of sociodemographic and lifestyle factors and diet habits with metabolic syndrome (MetS) among three ethnic groups of the Malaysian population by Iqbal, Saleem Perwaiz, Ramadas, Amutha, Fatt, Quek Kia, Shin, Ho Loon, Onn, Wong Yin, Kadir, Khalid Abdul

“…Literature shows a high prevalence of MetS among Malaysians, varying across the major ethnicities. Since sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle factors…”
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Diet, lifestyle and gut microbiota composition among Malaysian women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study by Kunasegaran, Thubasni, Balasubramaniam, Vinod R. M. T., Thirunavuk Arasoo, Valliammai Jayanthi, Palanisamy, Uma Devi, Tan, Yen Ker, Ramadas, Amutha

“…The study addressed a significant gap in the profiling and understanding of the gut microbiota’s influence on Malaysian Malay women with gestational diabetes…”
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