{"id":17901,"date":"2021-10-04T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2021\/10\/04\/6-in-10-asia-pacific-consumers-see-their-health-as-less-than-ideal-more-exercise-and-healthy-eating-key-for-improving-physical-and-mental-health-herbalife-nutrition-survey\/"},"modified":"2021-10-04T07:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T07:00:00","slug":"6-in-10-asia-pacific-consumers-see-their-health-as-less-than-ideal-more-exercise-and-healthy-eating-key-for-improving-physical-and-mental-health-herbalife-nutrition-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2021\/10\/04\/6-in-10-asia-pacific-consumers-see-their-health-as-less-than-ideal-more-exercise-and-healthy-eating-key-for-improving-physical-and-mental-health-herbalife-nutrition-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"6 in 10 Asia Pacific Consumers See Their Health as Less Than Ideal, More Exercise and Healthy Eating Key for Improving Physical and Mental Health \u2013 Herbalife Nutrition Survey"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nKONG SAR –\u00a0Media
\nOutReach<\/a>\u00a0– 4 October 2021 –\u00a0Premier global nutrition company, <\/b>Herbalife Nutrition, today released findings from the Asia Pacific<\/i>
\nHealth Inertia Survey 2021<\/i>, which revealed that six in ten consumers in
\nthe region said that their current mental and physical health were less than
\nideal (‘fair’ or ‘poor’), outnumbering those who felt that they were ‘good’,
\n‘very good’ or ‘excellent’. Compared to a year ago, Asia Pacific consumers were
\nsplit over whether the state of their health is better or worse. <\/p>\n

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For those who saw a deterioration in their physical health in the past 12
\nmonths, seven in ten (69%) attributed it to the lack of physical activity,
\nfollowed by eating more unhealthy food (36%) and lack of community support to
\nkeep up with exercise regimen (26%). When it comes to mental health deterioration,
\nthe key reasons included stress over work uncertainties (54%), staying home
\nmore often due to movement restrictions (53%), and the lack of social
\ninteractions (42%). <\/p>\n

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For the respondents
\nwho saw an improvement in their physical and mental health compared to 12
\nmonths ago, the common contributing factor was more exercise. Other factors
\nincluded consumption of healthier meals, community support and more personal
\ntime and space.<\/p>\n

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“The pandemic has
\ndampened people’s enthusiasm and energy. However, there is a high awareness of
\nthe crucial role that regular exercise, healthy eating and community support
\nplay in enabling better overall well-being. This points to an urgent need for
\nus to motivate consumers to take back their health, and move forward with a
\nhealthy, active lifestyle supported by good nutrition,” said Stephen Conchie,
\nSenior Vice President and Managing Director, Herbalife Nutrition Asia Pacific.
\n“With our Virtual Run and Get Moving with Good Nutrition campaign back for the
\nsecond year running, we are bringing together the key elements of physical
\nactivity, better nutrition choices and an uplifting community to help people
\nrestart their healthy living journey.” <\/p>\n

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Conducted in July and August 2021, Herbalife Nutrition’s Asia Pacific Health Inertia Survey 2021 <\/i>polled
\n5,496 consumers aged 18 and above in 11 Asia Pacific markets, including Australia,
\nHong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan,
\nThailand and Vietnam. The survey
\nrevealed insights into the impact of the pandemic on consumers’ health, as well
\nas their attitudes and behaviors towards improving their well-being.<\/p>\n

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Many Started Eating Healthier, Exercising
\nMore <\/b><\/p>\n

Despite most Asia Pacific consumers seeing the current state of their
\nhealth as less than ideal, many have taken the first step out to eat healthier
\nand exercise more as a result of the pandemic. <\/p>\n

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54% consumers in the region said they started eating healthier, with the
\ntrend being most evident in Vietnam (78%), Indonesia (75%) and the Philippines
\n(73%). Among those who said they started to eat less healthily due to the
\npandemic, the number one factor was the ability to easily access unhealthy
\nsnacks.<\/p>\n

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The survey also revealed that 42% consumers started exercising more
\nbecause of the pandemic. For
\nthose who exercised less during the pandemic, most claimed to exercise 1 to 3
\ndays less per week, citing lack of personal motivation to exercise, lack of
\nspace at home to exercise, and the inability to access gyms and fitness centers
\nas the main reasons.<\/p>\n

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Technology Key in Enabling Healthy
\nActive Behaviors <\/b><\/p>\n

With the digital wave
\nsweeping across countries in Asia Pacific, technology and social media is also
\nplaying a more important role to support healthy active living. <\/p>\n

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One in two (56%)
\nconsumers now use technology tools such as publicly available virtual fitness
\nclasses and videos (42%), fitness trackers (39%), fitness and workout apps
\n(34%) and nutrition apps (31%) to support their healthy living regimen. <\/p>\n

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More consumers also
\nfound that social media had a positive influence (33%) on their mental health
\nthan a negative influence (19%).<\/p>\n

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Those who indicated
\nsocial media as having a positive effect cited the following factors:<\/p>\n