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A K Norimah
Researcher at National University of Malaysia
Publications - 12
Citations - 711
A K Norimah is an academic researcher from National University of Malaysia. The author has contributed to research in topics: Overweight & Population. The author has an hindex of 10, co-authored 12 publications receiving 649 citations.
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Food Consumption Patterns: Findings from the Malaysian Adult Nutrition Survey (MANS).
A K Norimah,M. Y. Safiah,Jamal K,Siti Haslinda,Zuhaida H,Rohida S,Siti Fatimah,Norazlin S,Bee Koon Poh,Mirnalini Kandiah,M S Zalilah,Wan Manan Wm,M. Y. Azmi +12 more
TL;DR: The food consumption pattern of Malaysian adults appears to be satisfactory, however, some changes in food habits are recommended especially in substituting the less wholesome sweetened condensed milk with the more nutritious full cream or skimmed milk.
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Physical activity pattern and energy expenditure of Malaysian adults: findings from the Malaysian Adult Nutrition Survey (MANS).
Bee Koon Poh,M. Y. Safiah,A. Tahir,M. S. Siti Haslinda,N. Siti Norazlin,A K Norimah,W. M. Wan Manan,K Mirnalini,M S Zalilah,M. Y. Azmi,Siti Fatimah +10 more
TL;DR: It is concluded that Malaysian adults are generally sedentary and it is thus important that physical activity be further promoted and integrated into the lives of the population, preferably through various health promotion efforts as well as through the commitment of the authorities in providing a suitable environment for an active lifestyle.
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Body Mass Index (BMI) of Adults: Findings of the Malaysian Adult Nutrition Survey (MANS).
M. Y. Azmi,R. Junidah,A. Siti Mariam,M. Y. Safiah,Siti Fatimah,A K Norimah,Bee Koon Poh,Mirnalini Kandiah,M S Zalilah,W. M. Wan Manan,M. D. Siti Haslinda,A. Tahir +11 more
TL;DR: The Malaysian Adults Nutrition Survey (MANS) was carried out between October 2002 and July 2003, involving 6,775 men and 3,441 women aged 18 - 59 years, and found that obesity and overweight were highest among those aged 40 - 49 years.
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Perceptions of body image among Malaysian male and female adolescents.
TL;DR: Compared to normal weight and underweight subjects, overweight males and females expressed lower confidence and acceptance levels, as well as expressed greater preoccupation with and anxiety over their body weight and shape.
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Dietary intake, physical activity and energy expenditure of Malaysian adolescents.
TL;DR: It is suggested that a combination of low energy expenditure adjusted for body weight and high dietary fat intake may be associated with overweight and obesity among adolescents.