Herbalife Wellness: The Role of Proper Nutrition

Did you know? One of three adults in the Philippines is obese and this trend has been increasing over time.

Nearly half of the provinces and cities have estimates of obesity in young adults ranging from 0% to 4% which suggests that majority of the provinces have prevalence rate lower than the national estimate (which is 4.5% of the total young adult population).

A high prevelance of young adult obesity occurs across the country, but most obese young adults can be found in Luzon. According to the National Nutrition Survey (NNS) conducted by the Food, Nutrition and Research Institute (FRNI).

Causes of Obesity of the Philippines

- A lack of physical exercise

- Cultural belief in fatter children being healthier and cuter

- Social misunderstandings around obesity being "genetic" and beyond individual control

- School or work pressure to perform sedentary tasks rather than pursue physical activities

- An increasing reliance on junk food rather than healthy options for nutrition

- Using unhealthy food for comfort

The Pacific is the most overweight subregion in the world with an estimated number of 59% of adults being overweight and 20% being obese. Economic growth made food increasingly available at lower prices and with lower Nutrient Density while being high in fat and sugar.

The total overweight and obese people in Asia and Pacific region combined is equivalent to about 1 billion people. The obesity and overweight result in direct costs that amount to 8.9% of health expenditure and an estimate of of as high as 3.465 of health care expenditure in the region.

What our body need?

Dr. David Heber, Chairman of Herbalife Nutrition Institute elaborate the details what our body need to keep it healthy. For one, our body needs 30% of Protein - a macronutrient that contributes to a growth of muscle mass. It is commonly found in animal products, and other sources such as nuts and legumes.

We also need 30% fats, 40% carbohydrates, 25grams of fiber, enough sleep and rest, at least a 15 minutes exercise a day and Vitamins & Minerals.

Classic Filipino Breakfast - Rich in protein & carbohydrates

Dietary Fiber has two types: Soluble Fiber that swells in the stomach and helps you feel fuller to control hunger and the Insoluble Fiber that helps with normal bowel function.

Phytonutients or Phytochemicals produced by plants are used to provide significant benefits to humans, includes colourful fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts, tea, whole grains and spices.

Healthy Fats play a key role in our bodies. We need them to function the immune system as well as vision, brain and heart. Some healthy fats are also considered essentials therefore we have to consume them through foods.

Regular moderate exercise helps in maintaining a proper healthy weight.

Herbalife Nutrition can help you have healthy active lifestyle, provides nutrition products, education on health through their wellness coach in a supportive community.

Learn more about Herbalife Nutrition: www.herbalifenutritioninstitute.com

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