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.
PRESS RELEASE
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