Public Health Leaders, Dr. Richard Carmona & Dr. John Agwunobi, To Present Symposium on Rethinking Food Security at 2018 SXSW...
March 14 2018 - 4:26PM
Business Wire
As a Company whose purpose is to make the world healthier and
happier, Herbalife is seeking to educate thought leaders about the
value of what the Company brings to the world, ensuring that
Herbalife is a key part of the conversation about the future of
nutrition. To help bring awareness to the global pandemic of food
insecurity, global nutrition company, Herbalife (NYSE:HLF), is
hosting a symposium on food security in Austin on Wednesday, March
14, 2018 at South by Southwest (SXSW), featuring two renowned
leaders in the public health field. Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th
Surgeon General of the United States, and Herbalife board member,
will join Dr. John Agwunobi, former assistant secretary of health
for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and current
chief health and nutrition officer at Herbalife, to discuss
short-term and long-term food and nutrition challenges facing the
world’s growing population.
“The world is facing a crisis in the supply of nutritious food
and working collectively, governments, NGOs and the private sector
are bringing about innovative solutions to feed a growing global
population,” said Dr. Carmona. “I am pleased to participate in the
discussion at SXSW to further elevate some of these solutions and
discuss additional ideas.”
According to a 2017 report by the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations, reporting on the global status
of food security, after steadily declining for over a decade,
global hunger appears to be on the rise, affecting 11 percent of
the global population. In addition to an increase in the proportion
of the world’s population that suffers from chronic hunger
(prevalence of undernourishment), the number of undernourished
people on the planet has also increased to 815 million, up from 777
million in 2015.
“Current global food security strategies must pivot to focus on
producing nutrient-dense foods, developing sustainable food supply
chains, and collaboration among government, corporations and local
communities to ensure the expanding global population has access to
good nutrition,” said Dr. Agwunobi.
Estimates from academics suggest that food production needs to
increase by 50 percent to feed the projected world population of 10
billion people in 2050. Dr. Carmona and Dr. Agwunobi suggest that
it’s not just about producing more food, as not all calories are
created equal. Food security is more than simply having access to
food. The definition of food security has evolved over the last few
decades, and the most current definition of food security includes
access to nutritious food.
Dr. Carmona and Dr. Agwunobi will be available after the
symposium for media interviews.
In addition to the symposium, Herbalife helped SXSW attendees
have a healthy and happy experience with a Fit + Fuel Station, a
conveniently located retreat where attendees enjoyed Herbalife
products and learned more about the Company’s philosophy around
nutrition.
Event DetailsWednesday,
March 14, 20185:00 PM – 6:00 PM CTJW Marriott110 E 2nd St., Room
203-204Austin, TX 78701
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About Herbalife
Herbalife is a global nutrition company whose purpose is to make
the world healthier and happier. The Company has been on a mission
for nutrition - changing people's lives with great nutrition
products & programs - since 1980. Together with our Herbalife
independent distributors, we are committed to providing solutions
to the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity, an aging
population, skyrocketing 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 independent
distributor, 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 distributors in more than 90 countries.
Through its corporate social responsibility efforts, Herbalife
Nutrition supports the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its
Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in
need. The Company is 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.
The company has over 8,000 employees worldwide, and its shares
are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) with net
sales of approximately $4.5 billion in 2016. To learn more, visit
Herbalife.com or IAmHerbalife.com.
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