The aims of the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition(APJCN) are to publish high quality clinical nutrition relevant research findings which can build the capacity ofclinical nutritionists in the region and enhance the practice of human nutrition and related disciplines for healthpromotion and disease prevention. APJCN will publishoriginal research reports, reviews, short communicationsand case reports. News, book reviews and other items willalso be included. The acceptance criteria for all papers arethe quality and originality of the research and its significance to our readership. Except where otherwise stated,manuscripts are peer-reviewed by at least two anonymousreviewers and the Editor. The Editorial Board reserves theright to refuse any material for publication and advisesthat authors should retain copies of submitted manuscriptsand correspondence as material cannot be returned. Finalacceptance or rejection rests with the Editorial Board