Irene Lo

Dedicated Nutritionist with experience in clinical and community nutrition, nutrition counselling, dietary planning, health education and nutrition research. Skilled in dietary assessment, personalised nutrition planning and evidence-based nutrition care to support patient health outcomes.

Nutritionist at SHiNE Pharmacy (2025-02 – Present)

• Provided individualized nutrition counselling and dietary advice.
• Developed and monitored personalised nutrition plans to support weight management and health conditions.
• Collaborated with pharmacists to provide holistic patient care.
• Conducted nutrition talks, health education activities and community health promotion events, including health screenings and roadshows.
• Designed nutrition education materials, including infographic posters and newsletters.
• Recommended nutritional supplements and health products based on individual needs.
• Maintained accurate client records and monitored follow-up progress.
• Assisted with supplement inventory management.

Research Assistant at Institute for Public Health (IKU) (2024-07 – 2024-09)

• Served as a research assistant (team leader) for National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2024: Nutrition.
• Conducted dietary assessments using 24-hour dietary recalls and Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ).
• Collected data on dietary intake, sociodemographic factors, physical activity and medical history across Sarawak.
• Performed quality control (QC) to ensure data accuracy.
• Engaged with communities from various cultural backgrounds.

Nutritionist Intern at Normah Medical Specialist Centre (2024-03 – 2024-06)

• Developed weekly food menus and assisted in standardised menu development.
• Conducted nutrition talks and healthy cooking demonstrations.
• Performed menu nutrient analysis.
• Learned about hospital food service management systems and dietary service operations.
• Assisted in therapeutic diet preparation and quality control.
• Observed medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and nutrition counselling for patients.
• Gained exposure to enteral nutrition planning and product selection.

Community Practicum at Salvation Army Children's Home (2022-08 – 2022-10)

• Developed weekly food menus.
• Conducted nutrition talks and healthy cooking demonstrations.
• Assessed children's dietary intake and nutritional status using anthropometric measurements.
• Organised nutrition-related activities for children.
• Created nutritional infographic posters.

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Nutrition – Universiti Sains Malaysia (2020 – 2024)

Malaysian Matriculation Programme – Kolej Matrikulasi Negeri Sembilan (2019 – 2020)

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia – SMK Kuching High (2014 – 2018)