JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media
OutReach – 18 February
2021 – Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE:HLF), a premier global nutrition company, today announced
the appointment of Dr. Rimbawan (Ph.D) as its first Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB)
member in Indonesia.
Nutrition expert Dr. Rimbawan
joins Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board
Dr.
Rimbawan is an expert in biochemistry and nutrition, and lectures at the Public
Nutrition Department of the Bogor Agricultural University.
“As
a highly-regarded expert in the field of nutrition and dietetics, Dr. Rimbawan is
a valuable addition to our team of experts in nutrition, science and health,” said
Dr. Kent Bradley, chief health and nutrition officer at Herbalife Nutrition.
“We look forward to working with him to inspire people to take steps towards positive
nutrition and lifestyle changes and help address key health-related issues.”
Dr.
Rimbawan was the author of a book for the public “Food Glycemic Index – Easy
Ways to Choose Healthy Foods), published in 2004. He has contributed papers to public
health journals, including “Influence of glycemic index-based menu on endurance
performance of athletes” (Asian Social Science, 2014) and “The effect of
feeding with a different glycemic index on the performance of 5 km running
endurance for student athletes” (Journal
of Nutrition and Food, 2013).
Dr
Rimbawan is also a certified peer
reviewer for The Indonesia National Agency of Drug and Food Control (Badan
Pengawasan Obat dan Makanan Republik Indonesia).
The
Herbalife
Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) comprises leading experts from around
the world in nutrition, science, and health. The NAB helps educate and train
the Company’s Independent Members on leading a healthy, active lifestyle and
getting proper nutrition. Herbalife Nutrition’s NABs in Asia Pacific currently
include Dr Zhen-Yu Chen (Hong Kong), Dr Chin-Kun Wang (Taiwan), Dr Korakod
Panich (Thailand) and Dr Wang Jae Lee (South Korea).
The
appointment of Dr. Rimbawan to the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board reflects
the Company’s continued dedication to furthering the cause of inspiring
positive nutrition habits in Asia Pacific, by fostering close partnerships with
leading nutrition experts in the region.
About Herbalife Nutrition
Herbalife Nutrition is a global company that has been
changing people’s lives with great nutrition products and a proven business
opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers
high-quality, science-backed products, sold in over 90 countries by
entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive
community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active
lifestyle. Through the Company’s global campaign to eradicate hunger, Herbalife
Nutrition is also committed to bringing nutrition and education to communities
worldwide.
For more information on nutrition, visit Herbalife.com
