[Upcoming Event] The 1st Macao Healthy Diet Management Symposium

Date: October 14, 2023 (Saturday)

Time: 09:00 - 17:20

Venue: N211, 2/F, Block N, Macau University of Science and Technology

Organizer: Macau University of Science and Technology Foundation, Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management of the Macau University of Science and Technology

Sponsor: Macau Foundation

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Macao has been recognized by UNESCO as the “Creative City of Gastronomy” and Macao’s cuisine has always been popular among locals and tourists. In recent years, people have been paying more attention to healthy diets gradually increasing their interest in healthier food choices.

The symposium is a one-day event jointly hosted by the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management of M.U.S.T. under the theme “Healthy Diet Management”. Experts and academics in the fields of Medicine and Catering Management will be invited to share their thoughts on healthy diets. In addition, cooking demonstrations, healthy food sharing, and health checks will be shared with the audience to highlight the importance of healthy eating in daily life.

Event Rundown

Time

Event

演講嘉賓

Language

9:00-9:30

Opening Ceremony & Speech

Professor Manson Fok

Dean, Faculty of Medicine, M.U.S.T.

Professor Ben K. Goh

Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, M.U.S.T.

English

9:30-10:10

Session 1:

Diet and Urban Chronic Diseases

Ms. Leng Chi Yan

UK-Accredited Dietitians

Cantonese

10:10-10:50

Session 2:

Gut Microbiota Signature in Metabolic and Depressive Disorders

Professor Sookja Kim Chung

Faculty of Medicine, M.U.S.T.

English

11:10-11:50

Session 3:

From DASH diet to Chinese Heart-Healthy Diet: Dietary Pattern and Health

Professor Wang Yanfang

Associate Director, Peking University Clinical Research Institute

Mandarin

13:00-13:50

Cooking Demonstration (Room O203), Healthy Food Sharing, Body Check

Mr. Huang Zehan

Mr. Liu Zhengfeng

Culinary Laboratory Technician, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, M.U.S.T.

Cantonese

13:50-14:30

Session 4:

Lessons in Our Diet

Professor Xiao Ying

Faculty of Medicine, M.U.S.T.

Mandarin

14:30-15:10

Session 5:

Dos and Don’ts in Chinese Medicine Diet

Assistant Professor Yu Lili

Faculty of Chinese Medicine, M.U.S.T.

Mandarin

15:30-16:10

Session 6:

Healthy and Nutritious Cooking

Mr. Alan Lee

Teacher of the Food Safety and Nutrition Course, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, Hong Kong Food Council

Cantonese

16:10-16:50

Session 7:

Health-nurturing Seasonal Tea

Ms. Mandy Chan

President, Tea Art Professionals’ Association of Macao

Cantonese

16:50-17:20

Closing Remarks

Associate Professor Wong Weng Chou

Associate Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, M.U.S.T.

Assistant Professor Wong Io Nam

Dean, Faculty of Medicine, M.U.S.T.

English

For enquiries, please feel free to contact Mr. Tam

Email: hhtam@must.edu.mo

Please scan the QR code below for registration. First come, first served.

Event Registration