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 percent) workers in the
Philippines spend at least six hours a day sitting at their desk, with 52
percent 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 percent)
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 percent) 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.
Gary
Small, M.D. has recently visited the country and shared his expert views on
digital dementia and brain aging at the “A Smart Way to Healthy Aging: A Talk
by Gary Small, M.D.” event. Dr. Small, a specialist in brain health and aging,
has authored over 500 scientific works and received numerous awards and honors, including the
“Senior Investigator Award” from the American Association for Geriatric
Psychiatry.
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.
*Herbalife’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.
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