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Dr Shashikala Sivapathy

Head of Programme, Bachelor of Science (Hons), Nutrition with Wellness | Department of Food Science and Nutrition

Academic Qualifications

PhD Science (Nutrition)
MSc Community Nutrition
BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Community Health

Areas of Interest
Childhood obesity intervention
Adolescent nutrition
Obesogenic environment in school
Professional Bodies

  1. Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM)-Life member
  2. Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity (MASO)- Ordinary Member

Research

Research Grants

  1. Name of grant: PSIF 
    Funder: UCSI University
    Project Title: School Canteen: Qualitative Insights from students, teachers and canteen operators.
    Code: Proj-In Fas-037
    Duration: 1.5 years
    Role: Principal investigator
    Amount: RM14,500
    Status: Closed 

  2. Name of grant: REIG
    Funder: UCSI University
    Project Title: NuTeen Phase 2: Scale up of a Canteen Intervention to increase implementation of a school Healthy Canteen Policy.
    Code: REIG-FAS-2021-009
    Duration: 2 years
    Role : Principal Investigator
    Amount: RM48,000
    Status: Active

Publications

  1. Shashikala, S. Vaidehi, U. Kandiah, M. (2020). Association between food habits and nutritional status of secondary school students in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Baseline findings from Nuteen Project. Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology, 66(supplement):S256-S261.
  2. Shashikala, S. Chang, CY. Chai, WJ. Ang, YK. Yim, HS. (2013) Assessment of hydration status and body composition of athlete and non-athlete subjects using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 13(2):157-162. 
  3. Shashikala, S. Kandiah, M. Zalilah, M.S. and Khor, G.L. (2005) Nutritional Status of 1-3 years old children and maternal care behaviours in the Orang Asli Malaysia. The South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 18:173-180.
  4. Latiffah, A.L., Nor Afiah M. and Shashikala, S.(2005) Psychological Well Being of the Elderly in Peninsular Malaysia. International Medical Journal, 4(2).
  5. Ng, W.C., Zalilah, M.S, Khor, G.L., Wan Norlida, W.G., Haslinah, A., Shashikala, S. Kandiah, M., Nawalyah, A.G. and Hejar, A.R. (2005) A Qualitative Study on perceptions and knowledge of Orang Asli Mothers on child health and nutrition. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 11(2):75-88.

Contributions to Society

  1. Life member of Nutrition Society of Malaysia
  2. Sub-committee member and chapter contributor for Malaysian Dietary Guidelines for Pregnant and Lactating mothers, Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia
  3. Sub committee member and chapter contributor for Malaysian Dietary Guidelines for Vegetarian, Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia.
  4. Sub-committee member and chapter contributor for Malaysian Dietary Guidelines for Older Person, Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia.