Why are people with sedentary lifestyle at risk of Obesity?

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Global nutrition company, Herbalife, recently released the result of their "Nutrition at work" survey last March 2016 that shows the majority of our country's workforce have sedentary lifestyles which puts them at risk of Obesity. 

According to the survey, almost 9 out of 10 (85%) workers spend at least 6 hours a day sitting at their desk and 52% of them eating lunch at that same desk 2 to 5 times per week. Results also show that majority can only exercise 3 times a week and 5 out of 10 gets only less than 30 minutes of physical activity per day at their workplace which seems to be a factor on why cases of obesity has been significantly rising. But need not fret as this issue can easily be managed if only workers decide to improve their nutritional intake and exercise regimen.

“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 reduceobesity risks and lead to positive improvements to the well-being of our people,” said Mr. Rosalio Valenzuela, General Manager of Herbalife Philippines.


To addresses such health issues involving those with sedentary lifestyle, Herbalife launched its 5th Asia Pacific Wellness Tour 2016 last April till May and was attended by 80,000 participants across the region. The tour involves medical symposiums, talks and workshops led by the 7 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.

One of the speakers during the tour was Dr. Gary Small, M.D. who recently visited the Philippines and shared his expert views on digital dementia and brain aging at the "Smart Way to Healthy Aging: A Talk by Gary Small, M.D." event. Known to be a brain health and aging specialist, he also authored over 500 scientific works and was also an award winning doctor who recently bagged the "Senior Investigator Award" from the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.

Here are the other Herbalife NAB experts present at the Wellness Tour:

• 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.


They were also joined by Herbalife's Vice President of Nutrition and development, Dr. Luigi Gratton, author of numerous articles on nutrition and obesity and has also appeared on television speaking on nutrition, anti-aging medicines, sports nutrition and other medical issues.

“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.

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, fitness and personal care products 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.

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