14th SEA-PHN Network General Meeting

Participants of the general meeting

Top row from left: Clin Prof Dr Nalinee Chongviriyaphan (Nutrition Association of Thailand), Ms Voon Siok Hui (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Ms Muhaini Hussin (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Dr Tee E Siong (Nutrition Society of Malaysia)

Second row from left: Ms Nur Syamira (SEA-PHN Network Secretariat), Dr Kit Phanvijhitsiri (PepsiCo Asia Services Ltd), Assoc Prof Dr Truong Tuyet Mai (Vietnam Nutrition Association), Mrs Maria Lourdes Vega (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc), Dr Milton Amayun (Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc)

Third row from left: Mr John Hellmann (Herbalife), Mr Muhammad Nur Hasan Syah (Food & Nutrition Society of Indonesia), Assoc Prof Dr Pattaneeya (Nutrition Association of Thailand), Dr Alex Teo (Herbalife)

Bottom row from left: Assoc Prof Dr Mahenderan Appukutty (Nutrition Society of Malaysia), Dr Ngo Thi Ha Phuong (Vietnam Nutrition Association)

The 14th General Meeting was held virtually on October 14, 2024, attended by Council Members, representatives from Associate Members, invited guests and the Network secretariat.

Meeting Agenda:

TimeAgenda Items
2.45 pmMeeting participants login
3.00 pmWelcome remarks by Dr Tee E Siong, Chairman of SEA-PHN Network
3:05 pmEndorsement of Minutes of 13th General Meeting
3:10pmWelcome/Introduction of new Council Members and Associate Members
3:15 pmBrief sharing of institution’s background and nutrition activities by new Associate Member (Herbalife)
3:25 pmDiscussion on the Network’s activities for Year 2024
  • Summary report on 1st Webinar on Food Environments
  • Update on the progress/status of the monograph on FBDGs in SEA
    • Potential publication of abridged version in a journal
  • Update on the 2nd Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference
    • Status update by Nutrition Association of Thailand
    • 10th year celebration ceremony & the Network’s booth
    • FBDG panel discussion
4:00 pmBreak
4:10 pmDiscussion on the Network’s activities for Year 2024 (continuation)
  • Proposed topics for webinar 2
    • Micronutrient deficiencies, anaemia
    • Physical activities
    • Other potential topics
  • Online survey on consumers’ understanding of whole grains (working paper)
  • Other potential projects/activities
    • In-person wholegrain seminar in Kuala Lumpur, 2025
    • Other suggestion/proposal from members
4:50 pmOther matters
5:00 pmClosing & end