Malaysian Workplace Obesity and Disease Reduction with Knowledge Improvement (MyWORK) Program

Malaysian Workplace Obesity and Disease Reduction with Knowledge Improvement (MyWORK) Program

Introduction

The workplace is an opportunity setting for health promotion and for reaching a large part of the working population, including those individuals that are often difficult to reach, such as young men with lower social socioeconomic status. Nutrition interventions that involve counseling, education and on-site group activities have generally shown significant changes in employee sedentary and eating behavior, improving physical and mental health and a positive return on investment by reducing health care costs as well as overall absenteeism. Nutrition training programs have been employed in the workplace using an appropriate training model and based on health-related priorities in various industries. The use of a health program in the workplace has been effective in increasing the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. In addition, it improves some parameters of cardio metabolic risk factors.

Outcome

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

- Implement a constructive health behavior change.
- Identify & improve personal health behaviors that contribute, specifically, to disease risk.
- Develop an action plan for a healthy behavior change that will improve risk factors for weight-related health conditions.

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No	Topic	Topic Description
1	Module 1: MIND Diet	Introduction to MIND Diet for mental health improvements. Benefits and association with diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol
2	Module 2: Non Communicable Disease Management	Prevalens, risk factors and symptoms Medical Nutrition Therapy in disease management
3	Module 3: Calorie Counting	Energy requirements Food exchange list
4	Module 4: Obesity and Physical Activity	Managements of obesity Physical activity and energy expenditure

Expert

Jayvikramjit Singh

Jayvikramjit Singh, fondly known as Jay, is a credentialed dietitian and corporate nutrition speaker with over 20 years of experience in clinical dietetics, specialising in renal nutrition and obesity management. An accredited HRDCorp trainer, he is recognised for his expertise in delivering impactful, evidence-based nutrition programs tailored to corporate audiences. Jay graduated from the National University of Malaysia in 2003 and has since worked across diverse settings, including research institutes, sports nutrition, and hospitals. As a corporate dietitian, Jay’s primary focus is helping employees in corporate environments adopt healthier diets and lifestyles, ultimately enhancing workplace well-being. He is also an active researcher with over 10 peer-reviewed publications in journals focusing on obesity, diabetes, and renal nutrition. His ongoing research in these fields informs his training modules and ensures that his programs incorporate the latest evidence-based nutrition medical therapy, a hallmark of his approach. Jay’s expertise extends to conducting corporate nutrition workshops, delivering weight management programs, and serving as a consultant for health initiatives. His current projects include consulting for the Selangor SELHELP Project for Weight Loss, providing services as a visiting dietitian for MINDEF-run dialysis centers, and coordinating research on oral nutrition supplements for diabetes and renal health. An engaging speaker, Jay incorporates real-life patient stories into his presentations, delivered in an accessible storytelling style. His notable recent engagements include presenting the MIND Diet to ExxonMobil staff, where he highlighted the diet’s principles from the DASH, Mediterranean, and plant-based diets to manage stress and improve mental health. Upcoming events include leading the MyWORK program for Petronas, focusing on obesity and disease prevention in the workplace. Jay’s previous contributions include being a Fit for Work speaker at the Malaysian Occupational Health Association Conference, presenting at Renal Nutrition Conferences, and conducting a healthy eating cooking demo and talk for Proton Edar. With his diverse experience and practical insights, he empowers participants with actionable strategies to achieve better health outcomes. His services include corporate nutrition workshop training, nutrition consulting, and weight management program facilitation. Jay’s dedication to improving public health through innovative and tailored nutrition education underscores his reputation as a leading expert in the field.