PHILIPPINES, October 19, 2017 – Premier
global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition has released findings from its Asia Pacific Healthy Aging Survey,
which uncovered insights into the aging-related concerns and attitudes of consumers
in the region. Conducted with 6,000 respondents aged 40 and above across 12
countries in Asia Pacific, including 500 from Philippines, the survey revealed
that while majority of consumers are concerned about the potential health
issues caused by aging and believe that active steps can be taken to help them
age healthily, many of them underestimate the importance of nutrition in
healthy aging.
According to the survey findings, 96% of Filipino-respondents
are concerned about the potential health issues caused by aging, citing heart-related,
bone/joint-related, eye-related issues topping their list of concerns. However,
despite the high levels of concern, 94% of respondents agree that they can take
active steps to help age healthily.
Among the steps that the Filipino-respondents
will take to age healthily, 40% of respondents will most likely engage in more
regular physical activity. In comparison, only 32% of respondents said they
will most likely make better nutrition choices, five percent (5%) said they
will take supplements, and nine percent (9%) will go for more regular medical
check-ups.
“While the majority of respondents have shown
their concern about health issues related to aging, findings also show that many
seemed to have taken a laid-back stance in preparing for a better quality of their
lives as they age,” said Mr. Rosalio Valenzuela, General Manager of Herbalife
Philippines. “As a premier global nutrition company, we are taking a proactive
move to invigorate our efforts to help consumers, especially those outside
urban Manila, become more aware of the need for balanced nutrition and physical
activity as well as associated benefits to one’s long term well-being.”
Besides revealing insights
into the aging-related health concerns and the steps that Filipino consumers
are most willing to take to prevent them, the survey also uncovered the
following:
·
When asked about their perception of the state of their own
health, the majority – 87% of the respondents consider themselves equally
healthy or more healthy than others.
·
However, for heart, emotional and mental health where early signs
of anomalies are not easily detected, they displayed higher levels of confidence
in the state of their well-being, with 91%, 92%, and 97% of respondents
considering themselves equally healthy or more healthy than others
respectively, putting them at risk of overestimating the state of their own
health.
·
When asked about the biggest obstacles towards healthy aging, lack
of time, cost, and lack of motivation were generally seen as the biggest
obstacles toward healthy aging.
To provide tips
on how consumers can live a healthy active life, with a focus on healthy aging,
Herbalife Nutrition launched its 8th Asia Pacific Wellness Tour. Taking
place from September 4 to October 26, the Tour will feature a series of medical
symposia, nutrition talks and health workshops held in cities across Cambodia,
Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore,
Taiwan and Thailand. Led by Dr. John Agwunobi, the Chief Health and Nutrition
Officer at Herbalife Nutrition, members of the
Herbalife Nutrition leadership and the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB)
will share their expertise on a variety of health-related topics, to help Asia
Pacific consumers live better and healthier lives.
“At Herbalife
Nutrition, we believe in taking a proactive approach to help people cultivate
good nutrition habits, incorporate regular physical activity, consume the right
supplements and schedule regular health check-ups for their personal
well-being,” said Dr. Agwunobi. “Through the Asia Pacific Wellness Tour, we
will impart valuable tips and advice to help people in the Philippines harness
the power of nutrition to prevent aging-related issues for a long, fulfilling
life.”
Samantha Clayton,
Senior Director
for Sports Performance and Fitness of HerbalifeNutrition will be visiting the
Philippines on October 18, to share expert advice on healthy active lifestyle
during the Wellness Tour.
Samantha Clayton, AFAA, ISSA
Senior Director, Sports Performance
& Fitness
Herbalife Nutrition
Samantha Clayton is responsible for
all activities relating to exercise and fitness education for Independent
Herbalife Members and employees. Through in-person training sessions,
educational tools and materials, and her blog (www.discovergoodfitness.com),
she ensures that the important role of exercise as part of a healthy, active
life is understood by all. She also helps create, organize and promote employee
fitness programs and activities as an integral part of the company’s corporate
wellness program.
A native of Liverpool, England,
Samantha initially worked as a consultant for Herbalife for two years and led
the Herbalife24-Fit program, the company’s first comprehensive fitness training
program and DVD series.
Before joining the corporate ranks,
Samantha was a professional athlete. She represented Great Britain in the 2000
Sydney Olympics in both the 200m and the 4x100m relay events. Prior to the
Olympics, she won two medals in the Olympic AAA trials – a silver medal for the
200m and a bronze for the 100m – as well as a silver medal in the 4x100m relay
during the European Junior Championships in 1997. Her personal records include
11.40 seconds in the 100m and 23.02 seconds in the 200m.
Samantha is a personal trainer and
group exercise coach through the American Fitness and Aerobics Association
(AFAA) and International Sport Science Association (ISSA).
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Nutrition is a global nutrition company whose purpose is to make the world
healthier and happier. We have been on a mission for nutrition - changing
people's lives with great nutrition products & programs - since 1980.
Together with our Herbalife Nutrition independent members, we are committed to
providing solutions to the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity, an
aging population, sky-rocketing public healthcare costs and a rise
in entrepreneurs of all ages. We offer high-quality,
science-backed products, most of which are produced in Company-operated
facilities, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife Nutrition independent member,
and a supportive community approach that inspires customers to embrace a
healthier, more active lifestyle.
Our targeted
nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are
available exclusively to and through dedicated Herbalife Nutrition members
in more than 90 countries.
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corporate social responsibility efforts, Herbalife Nutrition supports
the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and our Casa
Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We
are also proud to sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events
around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy, and
numerous Olympic teams.
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