RASYEDAH AHMAD RAQI
JOHOR BAHRU
Summary
Focused Translator with highly developed understanding of Malay language and culture. Skilled in quickly and accurately translating written documents and audio recordings from Malay Language to English. Over 10 years of related expertise. Goal-oriented Nutritionist delivers guidance on foods to be consumed for good health. Creates nutritional plans for clients of all ages, including children, expecting mothers and older individuals. Committed to driving client satisfaction and maintaining client relationships through professionalism.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Nutrition Consultant
10.2013 - Current
- Provided expert input on workplace wellness initiatives aimed at improving employee health outcomes through proper nutrition education programs.
- Educated clients on the importance of a balanced diet, emphasizing the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in overall wellness.
- Led group workshops on various nutrition topics, fostering community engagement and promoting healthy eating habits.
- Designed engaging educational materials on various aspects of nutrition, enhancing client understanding and retention of key concepts.
- Enhanced client understanding of food labels and ingredients, empowering them to make informed dietary decisions.
- Informed corporate clientele about the value of healthy eating habits for improved productivity levels within their workforce.
- Expanded professional network through participation in conferences, seminars, and other networking events, fostering collaboration with fellow nutrition professionals.
Translator
Freelance-writers
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Translated documents from English to Malay Language in the field of medical, nutrition and nursing.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Specialized in translating complex technical documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity for endusers.
- Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from English to other languages.
Lecturer of Nutrition
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
10.2006 - 10.2013
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Promoted collaboration among students through group projects and presentations, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Served as a mentor to new faculty members, offering guidance on classroom management and lesson planning techniques.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Postgraduate Researcher
Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Australia
02.2009 - 11.2012
- Applied rigorous ethical standards in all aspects of the research process, ensuring integrity and credibility in outcomes.
- Designed and executed studies that generated meaningful insights into critical issues facing society.
- Increased knowledge dissemination by presenting research findings at conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- Secured grant funding for research projects through persuasive proposal writing and effective networking.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex research questions and challenges.
- Contributed to policy development by sharing research findings with decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Met regularly with research team to identify issues and maintain study alignment with objectives.
- Wrote grant proposals to obtain funding for projects from government, corporate, or private sources.
- Drafted technical papers and other documentation for use by research leadership.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to better understand research topics and prepare for studies.
- Partnered with research team to strategize research and develop specific plans.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
Nutrition Officer
Ministry of Health, Malaysia
05.2004 - 10.2006
- Facilitated group workshops focused on key topics such as weight management, mindful eating, and stress reduction techniques related to food intake behaviors.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles through the creation of engaging educational materials on nutrition, diet, and exercise.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new team members to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality nutrition services across the organization.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at reducing childhood obesity rates within local schools through the implementation of targeted nutrition programs.
- Expanded organizational reach by establishing partnerships with external agencies committed to improving community health outcomes through proper nutrition education efforts.
- Employed evidence-based practices when formulating nutritional recommendations, staying current on emerging research trends in the field of nutrition science.
- Strengthened community wellness initiatives by organizing public events focused on raising awareness about proper nutrition and lifestyle habits.
- Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.
- Created and prepared visual aids, manuals and other materials used in teaching.
Nutrition Executive (Infant Nutrition)
Nestle Malaysia
03.2004 - 04.2004
Research Assistant
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
07.2001 - 04.2004
Education
BSc. Hons (Nutrition), 2nd Class Upper -
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
MSc. Health Sciences (Nutrition) -
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
01.2005
Skills
- Nutrition Promotion and Community Nutrition
- Nutrition counseling
- Dietary habits evaluation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Professionalism
- Verbal and written communication
- Technical Document Translation
- Document Translation
- Editing skills
- Proofreading skills
- Fluent in English
Certification
Certified Good Clinical Practice Researcher, Clinical Research Centre, Pusat Perubatan UKM, 2010
Affiliations
- Member of Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM)
- Member of Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity (MASO)
Researchinterests
- Community Based Intervention
- Nutrition Behaviour
- Non-Communicable Diseases
- Obesity Prevention
- Nutrition Communication
Recognitionandscholarship
- Recipient of Ministry of Higher Education and UKM Joint Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies, 2009 - 2012
- Best Postgraduate (Masters by Research) Thesis Award from Nutrition Society of Malaysia, 2006
- Best Undergraduate Thesis Award from Nutrition Society of Malaysia, 2002
- Zamalah Postgraduate (Masters Degree) Scholarship Recipient from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2001 - 2003
- Dean's List for Semester 1 and 2 (Nutrition Programme) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2001
Expertpanel
- Women at Heart Manual: A Practical Guide for Health Professional, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, 2004, 2006
- Steering Committee, Nutrition Month Malaysia, Nutrition Society Malaysia, 2004, 2005
- Technical Working Group on Dietary Guidelines (subgroup Physical Activity), Ministry of Health, 2007, 2010
- Academy of Sciences Malaysia Taskforce for Obesity, 2011, 2013
- My Body Fit & Fabulous, Nutrition Program for Adolescent, Ministry of Health Malaysia, 2013
Teachingandtraining
- Nutrition Trainer, 2015, Present, MILO 1 Murid 1 Sukan Training for Teachers (Southern Zone), Mi-Care Nurse Training Programme (Southern Zone), Weight Loss Camp (Sabah), Nestle Malaysia, Nutrition Society Malaysia, Malaysian Association for The Study of Obesity
- Lecturer of Nutrition, 2006, 2013, Principles of food preparation, Food analysis, Applied biostatistics, Nutrition in life cycle, Advanced nutrition, Food microbiology, Food safety, Communication skills, Nutrition policy and food security, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Scientificresearch
- Obesity Policy in Malaysia, 2009, 2013, Professor Dr Boyd Swinburn, Deakin University, Australia
- Nutrition and Body Image among Adolescent: Development and Evaluation of Nutrition Education Package, 2002, 2005, Professor Dr Norimah Abdul Karim, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Development and Evaluation of a Cholesterol Booklet for Adult, 2001, Professor Dr Ruzita Abdul Talib, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Thesissupervision
- Sweetened beverages and body mass index among primary schoolchildren in Subang Jaya, MSc, Co-supervisor, 2007/2008, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- The effectiveness of a Body Image Intervention Program among adolescent girls in Petaling Jaya, Undergraduate Honours, Principal supervisor, 2008/2009, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Intuitive eating and nutritional status among 1st year female undergraduates at Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, UKM, Undergraduate Honours, Principal supervisor, 2008/2009, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Readiness to change among overweight and obese patients attending dietary counseling at UKM Medical Center, Undergraduate Honours, Principal supervisor, 2008/2009, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Journals
Penerimaan masyarakat terhadap bahan pendidikan pemakanan bercetak (Public acceptance towards printed nutrition educational material), Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 7(1&2), 51-60, Ruzita Abd. Talib, Rasyedah Ahmad Raqi, 2001
Fullpapersinproceedings
- The development of a body image education package for adolescents (in Malay Language), 7th IRPA RMK Seminar, Vol. II, 186-189, Rasyedah AR, Norimah AK, Ruzita AT, Poh BK, Nik SS, Ismail MN, 2003
- Perception of body image: comparison between urban and rural adolescent girls, 4th National Health Sciences Symposium, 102-106, Rasyedah AR, Choo HL, Ismail MN, Poh BK, Ruzita AT, Nik SS, Norimah AK, 2002
- Public acceptance towards printed nutrition educational material (in Malay Language), 4th National Health Sciences Symposium, 148-151, Rasyedah AR, Ruzita Abd. Talib, 2002
Abstractsinabstractbooks
- Determining the "obesogenic" food environment in Kuala Lumpur secondary schools, 9th Asia Pacific Conference on Clinical Nutrition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nur Izzani K, Rasyedah AR, Sameeha MJ, Ruzita AT, Poh BK, 2015
- Unhealthy dietary behaviours to be targeted for obesity prevention in Malaysia: a systematic review, 2011 Annual Meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Melbourne, Australia, Rasyedah AR, Swinburn B, Ismail MN, 2011
- A systematic approach to setting priorities for obesity prevention policies in Malaysia, 11th International Conference of Obesity, Stockholm, Sweden, Rasyedah AR, Swinburn B, Lawrence M, Moodie M, Ismail MN, Rizal A.M., 2010
- Consumption of sweetened beverages and body mass index among urban primary schoolchildren: is there an association?, 19th International Congress of Nutrition, Bangkok, Thailand, Norimah AK, Toh SM, Rasyedah AR, Roslee R, 2009
- Intuitive eating and anthropometric status: a cross sectional study among female undergraduates in Malaysia, 19th International Congress of Nutrition, Bangkok, Thailand, Rasyedah AR, Norimah AK, Teh TW, 2009
- Readiness to change among overweight and obese patients attending dietary counseling. Does it really matter?, MASO Scientific Conference on Obesity, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Rasyedah AR, Chan SF, Ruzita AT, 2009
- Intuitive eating and nutritional status among 1st year female undergraduates at Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, UKM, 24th Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Teh TW, Rasyedah AR, Norimah AK, 2009
- Readiness to change among overweight and obese patients attending dietary counseling at UKM Medical Center, 24th Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Chan SF, Rasyedah AR, Ruzita AT, 2009
- Prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among employees of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Kula Lumpur and Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 7th National Health Sciences Symposium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Norimah AK, Fatimah A, Chan SM, Rasyedah AR, 2008
- Body image distortion among young Malay adolescent girls in Kuala Lumpur, 22nd Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Norimah AK, Norhasliza I, Rasyedah AR, 2007
- Impact of a body image education package on body image knowledge and body satisfaction among adolescents in Malaysia, 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Melbourne, Australia, Norimah AK, Rasyedah AR, Ruzita AT, 2004
- Body satisfaction and food habits among urban adolescent girls, 18th Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Rasyedah AR, Norimah AK, Ruzita AT, Poh BK, Nik SS, Ismail MN, 2003
- Implementation of body image education package for adolescents in Malaysia, 18th Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Rasyedah AR, Norimah AK, Ruzita AT, Poh BK, Nik SS, Ismail MN, 2003
- Development of body image education package for adolescents in Malaysia, 3rd Asian Congress of Dietetics, Rasyedah AR, Ruzita AT, Ismail MN, Poh BK, Nik Shanita S., Norimah AK, 2002
- Perception of body image among rural adolescents in the southern peninsular Malaysia, First National Conference on Healthy Lifestyle in Children, Norimah AK, Ismail MN, Poh BK, Nik SS, Ruzita AT, Rasyedah AR, 2001
Bookchapters
- Be physically active, Malaysian Dietary Guideline, Ministry of Health, 2010
- Body Image and Nutrition in Adolescents, Healthy Eating Guide: Towards Healthy and Active (Panduan Pemakanan: Pendekatan Ke Arah Menjadi Aktif dan Sihat), Dewan Bahasa Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur, In publication
Educationalpackages
- Body Image Education Package: Poster on the Growth and Development of the Human Body, UKM, UPM, UNIMAS, USM & KPM, Eranet Publisher, 2002
- Body Image Education Package: Interactive Healthy Food Guide on CD, UKM, UPM, UNIMAS, USM & KPM, Eranet Publisher, 2002
- Body Image Education Package: Food Pyramid CD, UKM, UPM, UNIMAS, USM & KPM, Eranet Publisher, 2002
- Body Image Education Package: Body Shape Scale Game on CD, UKM, UPM, UNIMAS, USM & KPM, Eranet Publisher, 2002
- Body Image Education Package: Secondary School Students and Teachers Module, UKM, UPM, UNIMAS, USM & KPM, Eranet Publisher, 2002
- Booklet Kolesterol: Apa yang anda perlu tahu (Booklet on Cholesterol: What you need to know?), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2000
Personal Information
- Specialization: Nutrition Promotion and Community Nutrition
- IC Number: 790728-01-6160
- Date of Birth: 07/28/79
- Marital Status: Married
Scientificconferencesattended
- 26-29 Jan 2015, Asia Pacific Conference on Clinical Nutrition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 20-21 Aug 2013, The International Symposium of Health Sciences (iSIHAT), Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Putrajaya, Malaysia
- 15-18 June 2011, 2011 Annual Meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA), Melbourne, Australia
- 11-15 July 2010, 11th International Congress on Obesity, Stockholm, Sweden
- 4-9 Oct 2009, 19th International Congress of Nutrition, Bangkok, Thailand
- 12-13 Aug 2009, MASO 2009 Scientific Conference on Obesity, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 18-19 June 2008, 7th National Health Sciences Symposium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 5-7 Apr 2007, 2nd Asia Pacific Obesity Conclave and MASO 2007, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 29-30 Mar 2007, 22nd Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 5 Dec 2006, ILSI Malaysia Country Committee, 2nd Scientific Seminar: Update on Food Allergies, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
- 30-31 Mar 2006, 21st Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 7-9 Dec 2005, ILSI's First International Conference on Nutrigenomics, Singapore
- 3-6 Aug 2005, International Science Congress and MASO 2005, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 26-27 July 2005, Regional Symposium: Role of Carbohydrates in Human Health & Disease, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 24-25 Mar 2005, 20th Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 9-12 Oct 2003, Higher Education (IPTA) R&D Exposition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 7-9 Sep 2003, 2nd Asia-Oceania Conference on Obesity, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 22-23 Mar 2003, 18th Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 23-27 Feb 2003, 9th Asian Congress of Nutrition, New Delhi, India
- 18-21 Aug 2002, 3rd Asian Congress of Dietetics, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 29-30 Apr 2002, 4th National Symposium on Health Sciences, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 17-18 Mar 2002, 17th Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 24-25 Mar 2001, 16th Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Publications
- Prioritizing Food Policy Options to Reduce Obesity in Malaysia (Advisory Report), Academy of Sciences Malaysia, 2013
- Malaysian Dietary Guideline, Ministry of Health, 2010
- Women@Heart, Ministry of Women, Family & Community Development, 2006
- Development and Evaluation of Body Image Education Package for Adolescents, Postgraduate (MSc) Thesis, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2005
- Development and Evaluation of Nutrition Education Material for Young Adults, Undergraduate Thesis, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2001
References
- Prof Dr Mohamed Ismail Mohamed Noor Phd, FASc, FIUNS, FCFAM, Emeritus Professor in Nutrition, Faculty of Hospitality, Food and Leisure Management, Taylors University (Lakeside Campus), 1, Jalan Taylors, Subang Jaya 47500, Selangor, Malaysia, +60356295510, +60192120129, ismail.noor@taylors.edu.my; ismailnoor49@gmail.com
- Prof Dr Norimah Abdul Karim, Head and Professor, Nutritional Sciences Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Kampus Kuala Lumpur), Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur, 50300 WPKL, Malaysia, +60392897602, +60193329469, norimahkarim@ukm.edu.my
Languages
Malay
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Translator
Freelance-writers
01.2019 - 12.2019
Freelance Nutrition Consultant
10.2013 - Current
Postgraduate Researcher
Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Australia
02.2009 - 11.2012
Lecturer of Nutrition
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
10.2006 - 10.2013
Nutrition Officer
Ministry of Health, Malaysia
05.2004 - 10.2006
Nutrition Executive (Infant Nutrition)
Nestle Malaysia
03.2004 - 04.2004
Research Assistant
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
07.2001 - 04.2004
BSc. Hons (Nutrition), 2nd Class Upper -
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
MSc. Health Sciences (Nutrition) -
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
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