Tania Lee Xu Yar

Tania Lee Xu Yar

Swimming Instructor/Lifeguard

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sports Dietitian & Co-Founder - Sports Nutrition Academy | IOC Young Leader 2021-24 | Vice President - Malaysian Olympism in Action Community

  • Education

    • University of Taipei

      2018 - 2020
      Master's degree Sport Science

      Research related to sports nutrition, aging, longevity and quality of life. Awards台北市政府獎狀 Taipei City Government Extraordinary Performance Award 2020台華獎 Outstanding Graduates Students of Taiwan Scholarship & Huayu Enrichment Scholarship 2020

    • INTI International College University

      2008 - 2010

      Activities and Societies: American University Program (AUP) Club ● Publicity Director, 2009 Life Saving and Swimming Club, INTI University College, Malaysia ● Vice Chairperson, 2008-2009 ● Chairperson, 2009-2010

    • Iowa State University

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor's degree Dietetics/Dietitian
    • Iowa State University

      2013 - 2013
      Graduate Certificate in Dietetics Internship

      Activities and Societies: Clinical Rotation • Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames IA (June-July, Sept – Oct 2013) • St. Anthony’s Medical Center (September 2013) Food Service Management Rotation • Green Hills Retirement Community (August 2013) • Story County Medical Center (August 2013) Community Rotation • Story County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Mid Iowa Community Action (October 2013) • Nutrition Research Center, Asesewa, Ghana (November 2013) This dietetic internship program is an educational requirement for individuals who has completed a Bachelors degree in Dietetics to earn the credential of a Registered Dietitian within the United States of America (U.S.A.). This is a 6-month program where it meets the requirement listed in the Standards of Education for entry level dietitians (see http://www.eatright.org/ACEND/content.aspx?id=57) where 1200 hours of supervised practice interns is required. Concentration areas include… Show more This dietetic internship program is an educational requirement for individuals who has completed a Bachelors degree in Dietetics to earn the credential of a Registered Dietitian within the United States of America (U.S.A.). This is a 6-month program where it meets the requirement listed in the Standards of Education for entry level dietitians (see http://www.eatright.org/ACEND/content.aspx?id=57) where 1200 hours of supervised practice interns is required. Concentration areas include medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition and food service management. Show less

  • Experience

    • INTI University College

      Aug 2008 - May 2010
      Swimming Instructor/Lifeguard
    • Angie's Kitchen

      May 2011 - Dec 2011
      Wait staff/Assistant Bartender
    • Iowa State University

      Jan 2012 - May 2012
      Teaching Assistant
    • Iowa State University

      Jul 2012 - May 2013
      • Lab Attendant/Teaching Assistant

        Jan 2013 - May 2013
      • Research Assistant

        Jan 2013 - May 2013
      • Grader

        Aug 2012 - May 2013
      • Phlebotomist

        Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
    • Descarga Latin Dance Club

      Sept 2013 - Oct 2013
      Dance Instructor
    • Self employed

      Feb 2014 - now
      Swimming instructor

      Private swimming lessons

    • University of Malaya

      Apr 2014 - Sept 2014
      Research Assistant
    • Institut Sukan Negara Malaysia

      Oct 2014 - Aug 2018
      Sports Dietitian
    • University of Taipei

      Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
      Master Student
    • Taipei Medical University

      Jan 2020 - now
      Guest Lecturer
    • FatSecret

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2020
      Dietitian
    • Universiti Putra Malaysia

      Sept 2020 - Dec 2021
      Fellow Consultant in Sports Nutrition
    • Sports Nutrition Academy PLT

      Nov 2020 - now
      Sport Dietitian, Co-founder

      The Sports Nutrition Academy serves as a resource hub for athletes, coaches, sport scientist, and sport enthusiast who is interested to further enhance their sport performance through nutrition. We specialized in sports nutrition helping athletes maximize their exercise goals with evidence-based nutrition knowledge while optimizing health.

    • International Medical University

      Jan 2021 - now
      Guest Lecturer
    • Holmusk

      Jan 2021 - Aug 2022
      Dietitian
    • University of Malaya

      Jun 2022 - now
      Elite @UM Fellow

      ELITE@UM Fellow position - attached to the Centre For Sports & Exercise Sciences , Centre For Sport & Exercise Sciences

    • Selangor FC

      Dec 2022 - now
      Sports Nutrition Consultant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Servsafe

      National Restaurant Association
      Nov 2012
    • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

      American Red Cross
      Jun 2013
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tania Lee Xu Yar
      Emerging Dietetic Leader 2023 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics May 2023
    • Awarded to Tania Lee Xu Yar
      Outstanding Graduates Students of Taiwan Scholarship & Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Ministry of Education Taiwan 2020 2020 Outstanding Taiwan Scholarship Recipients Award among the 560 outstanding students from over 66 countries for excellent academic performance and sports eventshttps://www.edutwmy.com/post/tania-lee-xu-yar-former-national-team-nutritionist-awarded-the-2020-outstanding-taiwan-scholarship
    • Awarded to Tania Lee Xu Yar
      Taipei City Government Extraordinary Performance Award (台北市政府獎狀) 2020 Taipei City Government 2020
    • Awarded to Tania Lee Xu Yar
      Taiwan Ministry of Education (MOE) Scholarship Taiwan Ministry of Education 2018 The MOE Taiwan Scholarship Program encourages outstanding international students to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Taiwan.
    • Awarded to Tania Lee Xu Yar
      Overall Outstanding Performance award Nutrition Society Malaysia 2017 1st Malaysia Nutrition Leadership Programme
    • Awarded to Tania Lee Xu Yar
      Best Employee Award (April 2015) National Sports Institute Malaysia 2015
    • Awarded to Tania Lee Xu Yar
      Best Free Oral Paper Oral presenter, Asean Sports Medicine Conference, MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION of SPORTS MEDICINE 2015
    • Awarded to Tania Lee Xu Yar
      17th National Olympic Academy Session for Young Participants Best Female National Olympic Academy Malaysia 2014
    • Awarded to Tania Lee Xu Yar
      Helen Reilly Cahill Scholarship Iowa State University Nov 2013
    • Awarded to Tania Lee Xu Yar
      College of Human Sciences International Experience Scholarship Iowa State University Jun 2013
    • Awarded to Tania Lee Xu Yar
      Louise Rosenfeld Undergraduate Research Internship Program Iowa State University Jan 2013
    • Awarded to Tania Lee Xu Yar
      Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) Scholarship Public Service Department of Malaysia Jul 2008
    • Awarded to Tania Lee Xu Yar
      Rising Star Award 2023 Malaysian Dietitians’ Association
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Mid Iowa Community Action (MICA)
      Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Mid Iowa Community Action (MICA)Associated with Tania Lee Xu Yar
    • Vice President

      Issued by Malaysian Olympism in Action Society on Nov 2020
      Malaysian Olympism in Action SocietyAssociated with Tania Lee Xu Yar
    • Mentor

      Issued by Bondfire Malaysia on Jan 2019
      Bondfire MalaysiaAssociated with Tania Lee Xu Yar
    • IOC Young Leader 2021-2024

      Issued by IOC Young Leaders Programme on Jan 2021
      IOC Young Leaders ProgrammeAssociated with Tania Lee Xu Yar
    • IOC Young Leader 2021-2024

      Issued by International Olympic Committee – IOC on Feb 2021
      International Olympic Committee – IOCAssociated with Tania Lee Xu Yar
    • Big Sister

      Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters Program of Story County, Iowa on Jun 2012
      Big Brothers Big Sisters Program of Story County, IowaAssociated with Tania Lee Xu Yar
    • Co-founder, Publicity Director, Volunteer

      Issued by Students Helping Our Peers (S.H.O.P) on Jan 2011
      Students Helping Our Peers (S.H.O.P)Associated with Tania Lee Xu Yar
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Heartland Senior Services of Story County, Iowa on May 2012
      Heartland Senior Services of Story County, IowaAssociated with Tania Lee Xu Yar