Bangkok--2 Aug--FRANCOM ASIA
Herbalife, a global nutrition company, today released the findings from the new Nutrition At Work Survey, which revealed that the majority of Thailand's workforce lead largely sedentary lifestyles, putting them at risk of obesity. The Survey1, which was designed to understand the lifestyle habits and attitudes of Asia Pacific's modern workforce, was conducted in March with 5,500 full-time workers in 11 Asia-Pacific markets, including 500 workers from Thailand.
According to the survey findings, eight out of 10 workers (83%) spend at least six hours a day sitting at their desk, with five out of 10 workers eating lunch at their work desk two to five times per week. The survey also revealed that majority of Thailand's workforce (81%) exercise less than three times per week, with six out of 10 workers getting less than 30 minutes of physical activity a day at their workplace. This suggests a significantly worrying trend locally, on the back of rising obesity rates recorded in recent years.
Nevertheless, the risk of obesity could be averted if Thai workers decide to take control over their own nutritional intake and exercise regimen. Close to eight out of 10 workers (82%) affirmed that they strive to live a healthy, active life, however, the majority of them noted that they find it difficult to stay active during workdays.
"With a majority of Thailand's workforce leading largely sedentary lifestyles, our mission as a global nutrition company is to help people in Thailand take practical steps towards leading healthy, active lives. By inculcating positive nutrition and active lifestyle habits to people in Thailand, we hope that this will, over time, help reduce obesity risks and lead to positive improvements to the well-being of our people," said Mr. Suphot Rittipichaiwat, General Manager of Herbalife Thailand.