Alex Wong--Nutrition

Weekly Progress Summary — Internship Report 

Period: 26 May – 22 August 2025 

Over the past 13 weeks, I have contributed to multiple workstreams, including supplement data annotation, literature research, supplement usage guide design, recipe development, and educational material creation. Below is a summary of key milestones and activities. 

Task 

1) Supplement data annotation

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/po1qik0u9s9jlwlhsktjk/AF01mY7IKD-B70HKjjzCYro?rlkey=li9ea41z45o47yauql2nf6wci&st=n0scp5vu&dl=0

  •  Completed comprehensive annotations across multiple supplement categories, including vitamins, functional formulas (e.g., immunity, brain health, cardiovascular), and specialty products (e.g., health accessories, haircare, digestive health). 
  • Delivered annotated datasets to support AI training and product categorization. 

 

2) Literature search on probiotic related ingredient--for AI training

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yi1scc42zwp136nzgaukq/APUcIVbn5Kd_OeEMr3XXeN0?rlkey=timipcx9gdrzrmxwalyj4pok8&st=pt4mfxan&dl=0

  • Conducted in-depth literature reviews on probiotic-related ingredients, focusing on scientific evidence and potential synergy effects. 
  • Updated ingredient literature collections for compounds such as L-Glutamine, Berberine, Inulin, FOS, Vitamin D3, Selenium, Green Tea Extract, Curcumin, Omega-3, and Zinc. 

 

3) Design supplement usage guide-- for AI training

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vvq8r3tffy4e5ry7oiuhb/Enhanced_Supplement_Use_Guidance_Examples.xlsx?rlkey=patpsdy9gd3wr5i7by4ecjxoa&st=1ukq60m9&dl=0

  • Contributed to the “Enhanced Supplement Use Guidance” examples, providing structured usage recommendations for various health goals.
  • Ensured data quality and consistency for AI training applications.

 

4) Recipe development

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d528cw06ua8qmngkw5c6n/Coconut-Pudding_Recipe.xlsx?rlkey=za76o00gf74vzldhalsondx9z&st=9jomgwfh&dl=0

  • Developed and tested functional food recipes, coconut milk pudding.

 

5) Education materials development

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/1vlr08senhwd0gbfby2ze/ALkm_8e6TNGnvKlYARJygYc?rlkey=msz7ix0kbyaiyp3nzv5h3saud&st=i717z6q4&dl=0

  • Created focus group questions engage involvement.
  • Supported Seminar preparation, including floor plan review.
  • Researched and presented on polydextrose, exploring its health benefits and potential for product innovation.  
  • Produced presentation materials, including a polydextrose presentation and the final internship exit presentation. 

  

Report

Week 13 (18 – 22 August 2025)

  • Finalized polydextrose presentation and conducted rehearsal.
  • Delivered final internship exit presentation.
  • Delivered focus group questions. 

 

Week 12 (11 – 15 August 2025)

  • Continued work on polydextrose presentation.
  • Assisted in Seminar preparation, including floor plan setup.
  • Food Expo visit.
  • Completed entries for the enhanced supplement use guidance examples.
  • Delivered focus group questions. 

 

Week 11 (4 – 8 August 2025)

  • Worked on polydextrose presentation.
  • Developed coconut milk pudding recipe.
  • Video production.
  • Added entries to the enhanced supplement use guidance examples.
  • Delivered focus group questions. 

 

Week 10 (28 July – 1 August 2025)

  • Completed annotations for Blood Sugar and Beauty Supplement categories.
  • Delivered focus group questions.
  • Completed literature reviews for L-Glutamine (7 entries), Berberine (1 entry), Inulin (7 entries), FOS (11 entries), and Vitamin D3 (10 entries).
  • Worked on Mistletoe (Viscum album), Nitric Oxide boosters, Potassium, Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea), and Valerian for enhanced supplement use guidance examples. 

 

Week 9 (21 – 25 July 2025)

  • Annotated Digestive, Chicken Essence, Cardiovascular, Brain Health, and Joints categories.
  • Delivered focus group questions.
  • Worked on Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Grape Seed Extract, Iodine, Licorice Root, and Melatonin for enhanced supplement use guidance examples. 

 

Week 8 (14 – 18 July 2025)

  • Annotated Health Accessories, Haircare, and Eye Supplement categories.
  • Delivered focus group questions.
  • Conducted polydextrose research.
  • Completed literature reviews for Selenium (8 entries).
  • Worked on Copper, Cranberry, Evening Primrose Oil, Fenugreek, and Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) for enhanced supplement use guidance examples. 

 

Week 7 (7 – 11 July 2025)

  • Annotated Immunity, Honey-Propolis, and Health Beverage categories.
  • Delivered focus group questions.
  • Continued polydextrose research.
  • Conducted literature reviews for Green Tea Extract, Curcumin (1 entry), Omega-3 (5 entries), and Zinc (8 entries).
  • Worked on Apple cider vinegar, Berberine, Carnitine, Cinnamon, and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) for enhanced supplement use guidance examples. 
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    Week 6 (30 June – 4 July 2025)

  • Annotated Kids-Health and Kids-Brain-Health categories.
  • Delivered focus group questions.
  • Continued polydextrose research.
  • Conducted literature reviews for Green Tea Extract, Curcumin (6 entries).
  • Worked on Probiotics, Glucosamine, Chondroitin sulfate, Collagen, and Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng) for enhanced supplement use guidance examples. 
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    Week 5 (23 – 27 June 2025)

  • Annotated Men-Formula and Lingzhi-Cordyceps & Ginseng categories.
  • Delivered focus group questions and responded to inquiries.
  • Added Vitamins (5 entries) to the enhanced supplement use guidance examples.
  • Conducted literature reviews for Green Tea Extract (7 entries).
  • Worked on Creatine monohydrate, Turmeric extract / Curcumin, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis), and Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) for enhanced supplement use guidance examples. 
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    Week 4 (16 – 20 June 2025)

  • Annotated Mother-Nutrition and Milk-Powder categories
  • Delivered focus group questions and responded to participant inquiries.
  • Completed ingredient literature collection for L-Glutamine (2 entries), Berberine (2 entries), and Sulforaphane (2 entries).
  • Worked on Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA, ALA), Zinc, Calcium, Selenium, and Whey protein for enhanced supplement use guidance examples. 
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    Week 3 (9 – 13 June 2025)

    • Assisted in daily operations.
    • Annotated Respiratory and Protein-Powder categories.
    • Created and delivered focus group questions.
    • Conducted literature reviews for Vitamin D (3 entries), Zinc (2 entries), and Selenium (2 entries)
    • Worked on Vitamin A, Vitamin B Complex (B1–B12), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K (K1 & K2) for enhanced supplement use guidance examples. 

     

    Week 2 (2 – 6 June 2025)

    • Annotated Stress-Fatigue and Slimming-Fitness supplement categories.
    • Assisted in souvenir packaging.
    • Completed ingredient literature collection for Inulin (2 entries), Curcumin (2 entries), and Omega-3 (3 entries).

     

    Week 1 (26 May – 2 June 2025)

    • Completed supplement data annotations for Vitamin and Women’s Formula categories.
    • Assisted in souvenir packaging preparation for events.

     

    Summer course_Arrival time (Wed & Fri)

    • 28-May (Wed): 15:00
    • 30-May (Fri): 14:00 
    • 4-Jun (Wed): 14:00
    • 6-Jun (Fri): 14:00 (Campus Library) 
    • 11-Jun (Wed): 14:00
    • 13-Jun (Fri): 14:00
    • 18-Jun (Wed): 14:00
    • 20-Jun (Fri): 14:00
    • 25-Jun (Wed): 14:00 
    • 27-Jun (Fri): 14:00
    • 21-Aug (Thu): 14:00
    Outstanding Working Hrs: 45 hrs
     
    Outstanding Working Days: 5 days 5 hrs 

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