Herbalife’s
Nutrition At Work Survey Reveals
Majority of Philippines’ Workforce Lead Largely Sedentary Lifestyles,
Putting them at Risk of Obesity
Fifth Herbalife Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour seeks to address health issues
associated with sedentary lifestyles, and deepen practical understanding on the
benefits of a healthy, active life.
PHILIPPINES, April
25, 2016 – Herbalife, a global nutrition company, has released the
findings of the new Nutrition At Work
Survey, which revealed that the majority of Philippines’ workforce leads largely
sedentary lifestyles, putting them at risk of obesity. The Survey1,
which was designed to understand the lifestyle habits and attitudes of Asia
Pacific’s modern workforce, was conducted in March with 5,500 full-time workers
in 11 Asia-Pacific markets, including 500 workers from the Philippines.
According to the survey findings, almost nine out of 10 (85%) workers in
the Philippines spend at least six hours a day sitting at their desk, with 52%
of its workforce eating lunch at their work desk two to five times per week.
The survey also revealed that majority of Philippines’ workforce (86%) exercise
less than three times per week, with five out of 10 getting less than 30
minutes of physical activity a day at their workplace. This suggests a
significantly worrying trend locally, on the back of rising obesity rates
recorded in recent years.
Nevertheless, the risk of obesity could be averted if workers in the
Philippines decide to take control over their own nutritional intake and
exercise regimen. Close to eight out of 10 workers (75%) affirmed that they
strive to live a healthy, active life, however, the majority of them noted that
they find it difficult to stay active during workdays.
“With a
majority of Philippines’ workforce leading largely sedentary lifestyles, our
mission as a global nutrition company is to help people in the Philippines take
practical steps towards leading healthy, active lives. By inculcating positive
nutrition and active lifestyle habits to people in the Philippines, we hope
that this will, over time, help reduce obesity risks and lead to positive
improvements to the well-being of our people,” said Mr. Rosalio
Valenzuela, General Manager of Herbalife Philippines.
Aimed at
addressing health issues associated with sedentary lifestyles, and deepening
practical understanding on the benefits of healthy, active lifestyles,
Herbalife launched its fifth Asia Pacific Wellness Tour 2016, held in the
months of April and May. The latest edition of the Wellness Tour builds upon the
successes of the past four tours that welcomed more than 80,000 participants
across the region, and features a host of medical symposiums, talks and
workshops led by seven experts from Herbalife’s Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB),
covering 26 cities across Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,
Japan, Korea, Macau, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and
Vietnam.
During the talk
Dr. Small addressed health and nutrition related issues associated with
sedentary lifestyles and share practical tips on how today’s workforce can live
healthier lives by making simple changes to their daily lifestyles. Health and
medical professionals, academics, as well as the general public have also
engaged in lively dialogues with Dr. Small at the event, and had the chance to network
with like-minded professionals through the Herbalife Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour
platform.
Rounding up the
team of Herbalife NAB experts who have participated in the Asia-Pacific Wellness
Tour are:
·
Dr. David Heber, chairman of the Herbalife
Nutrition Institute and Nutrition Advisory Board. A leading expert in the field
of nutrition, named as one of “The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds”
by Thomson Reuters in 2014 and repeatedly included in “The Best Doctors in
America”.
·
Dr. Chin-Kun Wang, an expert in metabolism and nutrition, with a
focus on the clinical evaluation of nutritional supplements, nutraceuticals,
functional foods and herbs.
He was awarded the National Award of
Biomedicine in Taiwan in 2008 for his contribution to medical education.
·
Dr. Julian Alvarez Garcia, a specialist in sports medicine and sports
physiology who has advised professional teams, national teams and individual
athletes on a range of disciplines including weightlifting, triathlons,
mountain biking, football and basketball.
·
Dr. Darren Burgess, an expert in sports science and nutrition who has
authored papers in multiple peer review journals. He is also the current Head
of High Performance at Port Adelaide Football (AFL) Club, and the former Head
of Fitness and Conditioning at Liverpool Football Club.
·
Dr. Nataniel
Viuniski, an expert in pediatrics and nutrition who has authored
“Childhood Obesity – A Practical Guide”. He is also currently an advisor to
Brazil's Health and Education Ministry for Childhood Obesity.
·
Dr. Francis
Gregory Samonte, one of the Philippines’ premier experts in pediatric neurology,
and the first Filipino appointed to the NAB. He was a recipient of the
Chairman’s Achievement Award from the University of Louisville, Kentucky’s
Department of Pediatrics.
The NAB experts
were also joined by Dr. Luigi Gratton,
Herbalife’s vice president of nutrition education and development, who has written
numerous articles on nutrition and obesity, and has appeared on television
speaking on nutrition, anti-aging medicine, sports nutrition and other medical
topics.
“With each new edition of the Wellness Tour, we are seeing an increasing
number of people gain practical knowledge to lead better lives. We hope that
that this year’s Tour will further empower people to take charge of their
nutritional intake and exercise regimen, so that they can enjoy the full
benefits of a healthy, active life,” Mr. Valenzuela concluded.
1Herbalife’s Nutrition At Work Survey was conducted in March 2016, with 5,500 respondents aged 18 and above, from Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
About
Herbalife
Herbalife is a global
nutrition company that has been changing people’s lives with great products
since 1980.
Our nutrition, weight-management, energy
and fitness
and personal
care products are
available exclusively to and through dedicated Independent Herbalife Members in
more than 90 countries. We are committed to addressing the global obesity
epidemic by offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with a
Herbalife Member and a community that inspires customers to live a healthy,
active life.
We support the Herbalife
Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good
nutrition to children in need. We also sponsor more than 190 world-class
athletes, teams and events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the
LA Galaxy and champions in many other sports.
The company has over 8,000
employees worldwide, and its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE: HLF) with net sales of US$4.5 billion in 2015.
Media Inquiries:
Ms. Barbette Soliven
Corporate
Communications Manager
Herbalife
Philippines
0918.807.4323
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Managing and PR Director
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0917.810.2079
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