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Nurul Hazirah Binti Jaafar

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Nutrition - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
  • Islamic Studies - Post Graduate Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia

Nurul Hazirah Binti Jaafar (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Other's position:

Head, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences

hazirahjaafar@iium.edu.my
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Area of Specialisation


  • Agricultural ~ Agricultural Science And Technology ~ Food Sciences and Nutrition ~ Other Food Science and Nutrition n.e.c.


Teaching Responsibilities


Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
ADVANCED NUTRITION 2021/2022
Clinical Rotation: Inpatient 1 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
Clinical Rotation: Inpatient 2 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
Clinical Rotation: Inpatient 3 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020
Clinical Rotation: Outpatient 1 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
Clinical Rotation: Outpatient 2 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
Community Nutrition Placement 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
COUNSELLING SKILLS FOR DIETITIANS 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY FOR HEALTH SCIENCE 2020/2021
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 2019/2020
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY IN HEALTH SCIENCES 2020/2021 2019/2020
FOODSERVICE PLACEMENT 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
Intermediate Medical Nutrition Therapy 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
NUTRITION EDUCATION & HEALTH PROMOTION 2023/2024 2021/2022
Nutrition Education and Health Promotion 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024
Research Project in Dietetics 1 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2020/2021
Research Project in Dietetics 2 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES 2023/2024 2022/2023
USRAH IN ACTION 1 2024/2025 2021/2022
USRAH IN ACTION 2 2024/2025 2022/2023


Supervision


Development Of Conceptual Framework For Telenutrition Services Implementation Among Dietitians In Malaysia: A Multimethod Research.
Ph.D Completed 2025 Co-supervisor
Healthy Eating When Eating Out: A Qualitative Study Among Malay Parents In Kedah From Social Cognitive Theory Perspective.
Master Completed 2025 Co-supervisor
Understanding The Relationship Between Sensory Profiles And Food Acceptance Among Stunted Children In Kuantan, Pahang.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Development And Validation Of A Nutrition Module For Young Children With Picky Eating In Pahang.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2022 - 2023 Pahang Diabetic Educational Camp 2022
2020 - 2021 Healthcare for Sejahtera "OKU": Transferring knowledge and skills on special care for People with Disabilities (PWDs) to the caregivers.
2019 - 2024 Intervention Program for Stunting Problem among Children in Pahang #anakmalaysiatinggi
On-Going
2025 - Present Klinik Bergerak Si Elly
2025 - Present Body Composition Profiles of Normal and Disabled Children in Pahang: A Cross-Sectional Study
2025 - Present Physical Inactivity, Sarcopenia Risk, and Validation of the InGrip Hand Dynamometer Among Adults in IIUM Community.
2024 - Present Pembangunan Modul Asuhan dan Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Kurang Upaya (OKU) ? Sindrom Down
2024 - Present Understanding the mechanism of sensory profiles on food acceptance in stunted children with picky eating behaviour.
2023 - Present Growth and development in the early life ? an integrated approach
2020 - Present THE EFFECTS OF A WEB-BASED NUTRITION INTERVENTION ON MOTHERS? KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE IN PREVENTING STUNTING AMONG CHILDREN IN PAHANG


Awards & Recognition


02 May, 2025 Best Overall Teaching Award (DNS) - Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences KCDIO
03 May, 2024 Book Publication Award - Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences KCDIO
22 Sep, 2022 Community Builder Award (Sister) - Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences KCDIO
30 Jun, 2021 Best Advisor for Student Activity Award - Kulliyyah Allied Health Sciences KCDIO


Publications


Articles

2025 Correlation between retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and anthropometric parameters in young adult Malay subjects. Journal of Ocular Science and Ophthalmology, 6 (1) pp. 1-5
2025 Development and validation of factors affecting telenutrition adoption among Malaysian dietitians questionnaire. Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan, 20 (Suppl. 1) pp. 71-78
2025 Food neophobia among preschool children in Kuantan, Pahang. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 9 (SUPP3) pp. 176-183
2025 The feasibility and effectiveness of telenutrition for remote dietary consultation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science, 13 (1) pp. 46-60
2025 Vegetable preferences among preschoolers in Kuantan, Pahang. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 9 (SUPP3) pp. 67-72
2024 Childhood picky eating behaviour and its impact on the growth of young children: a scoping review. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 8 (1) pp. 2953-2961
2024 Empowering parental choices: exploring barriers and enablers to healthy eating among parents - a scoping review. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 6 (20) pp. 317-330
2024 Knowledge and dietary adherence of caregivers on Malaysian dietary guidelines and their relationship to the nutritional status of young children in Kelantan. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 8 (5) pp. 125-131
2024 Nutritional status, diet diversity and feeding behaviour of children with disabilities in Kuantan, Pahang. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 8 (5) pp. 151-157
2023 Nutritional status and feeding behaviour of young children in the Northeastern region of Malaysia. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 7 (5) pp. 191-201
2023 Nutritional status as predictors for quality of life among caregivers of children with severe cerebral palsy. Translational Pediatrics, 12 (9) pp. 1601-1618
2023 The feasibility and effectiveness of telenutrition for remote dietary consultation: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 19 (Supp 9) pp. 337-342
2023 Validation of the Malay version of Food Insecurity Experience Scale (M-FIES) using Rasch analysis. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 29 (3) pp. 529-537
2022 A review of food texture modification among individuals with cerebral palsy: the challenges among cerebral palsy families. Nutrients, 14 (24) pp. 1-22
2022 A review of spatial analysis application in childhood malnutrition studies. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 29 (5) pp. 24-38
2022 Children's nutritional status and their parents' feeding practices, shopping motivation, and stress at mealtime during the pandemic COVID-19. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences (IJAHS), 6 (3) pp. 2735-2746
2022 The nutritional status of children with disability and their parental feeding practices, food shopping motivation and stress level at mealtime during COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences (IJAHS), 6 (3) pp. 2722-2734
2021 Translation and validation of Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES). Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 27 (3) pp. 449-459
2021 Translation and validation of food insecurity experience scale (FIES). Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 27 (3) pp. 449-459
2020 Adhering to lifestyle change recommendations via the trans-theoretical model: a mixed-methods study among type 2 diabetes patients. Nutrition & Food Science, () pp.
2020 Adhering to lifestyle change recommendations via the transtheoretical model: a mixed methods study among type 2 diabetes patients. Nutrition and Food Sciences, 51 (2) pp. 362-374
2020 Assessment of dietary calcium intake among female university students. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 4 (3) pp. 1440-1448
2020 Dietary habit and lifestyle practices among normal and overweight/obese IIUM Kuantan students: a comparative study. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 4 (3) pp. 1309-1320
2018 Parent-report instruments for assessing feeding difficulties in children with neurological impairments: a systematic review. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 61 (2) pp. 135-144
Books

2023 Pemakanan dan cara makan. Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-461-713-4
2020 Makanlah sayang... resepi sihat & mudah untuk anak-anak. ZH Management Resources Sdn Bhd, ISBN: 978-967-18671-0-5
2018 Pemakanan Untuk Kanak-Kanak Yang Mempunyai Masalah Saraf. Pustaka Aman Press, ISBN: 9789670486857
Book Sections

2025 Peranan psikologi dalam membentuk tabiat pemakanan sihat untuk membina asas pertumbuhan dan kesejahteraan holistik kanak-kanak. In: Penerbit Universiti Putra Malaysia, ISBN: 978-629-7840-50-5, pp. 84-102