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Joining the country in its celebration of Nutrition Month in July, Nestlé Philippines, Inc. recently hosted WE CHOOSE WELLNESS EXPO 2012 for the fourth consecutive year at Megatrade Hall 2 and 3 of SM Megamall over a two-day weekend, affording 23,500 visitors opportunities to learn, enjoy and experience Wellness through engaging interactive activities, games, seminars, fitness sessions, and cooking demos.
Upon registration, visitors to the WE CHOOSE WELLNESS EXPO were provided with Personal QR code stickers containing their height and weight for nutrition counseling purposes, and for electronic scanning after participating in various booth activities to earn points for a special Wellness gift. Many in the capacity crowds availed of the chance to join the Nestlé Club, which offers members perks, special publications and activities focusing on family nurturing and lifestyle topics, as well as signing up for WE CHOOSE WELLNESS passports enabling holders to track their participation in group activities through the year while earning reward points.
The WE CHOOSE WELLNESS EXPO featured free workouts and physical activities during the event, including Asimagical Dance sessions; ZUMBA, the Latin-inspired dance fitness program; and the Four-Minute Workout proven to burn up to 600 calories, by the Fit Filipino (FITFIL) Movement led by fitness coach Jim Saret.
Talks over the weekend consisted of sessions by NIDO on parenting tips and child obesity, among these a presentation by Dr. Lillian L. Juadiong, UP Diliman associate professor for family life and child development; good health and well-being for senior adults, and nutrition for diabetics by NUTREN; lectures on skin care including one by Dr. Teresita Gabriel, president of the Philippine Dermatological Society, courtesy of Galderma; and other experts speaking on various aspects of Wellness in daily life.
A series of cooking demos were held at the MAGGI MAGIC SARAP booth and at the Nestlé Club booth, with the latter conducted by the company’s Julius Maggi Kitchen (JMK) Chef Tess Sutilo. Interactive activities and sampling were offered by BEAR BRAND, NIDO, MILO, KOKO CRUNCH and CHUCKIE under the theme “Nurture Your Family;” FRUIT SELECTION YOGURT and NESVITA under “Manage Your Weight;” and Galderma, NESTLÉ ICE CREAM, NESTEA, NESCAFÉ, COFFEEMATE and MAGGI under “Enjoy Simple Pleasures.”
In her remarks at the opening ceremonies, Nestlé Philippines Director of Communications Sandra Puno said the WE CHOOSE WELLNESS EXPO is a major yearly initiative which underscores the commitment of Nestlé to help consumers become more aware of the importance of nutrition, diet and physical activity so they can better manage their lifestyle, and aim to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. The EXPO is an integral part of the Nestlé Choose Wellness Campaign, which began in 2004.
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 Nestlé2012 Wellness Expo.Opening the recent Wellness Expo at SM Megtrade Hall are (from left)ChayGatbonton, Nestlé marketing promotions and events executive for Corporate Wellness; Sandra Puno, communications and marketing services director;Dr. Zenaida V. Narciso, Food and Nutrition Research Institute chief science research specialist and head of the research utilization and management division;Dr. Lillian L. Juadiong, associate professor at the Family Life and Child Development Department of the College of Home Economics, UP Diliman; and Sorem Capati, event manager of SM Megatrade Hall.
 Nutrition counseling at Nestlé 2012 Wellness Expo.A registered nutritionist advises a visitor on food and dietary concerns as a free service featured at the two-day event.
 WE CHOOSE WELLNESS. Visitors to the Nestlé 2012 Wellness Expo participate in activities demonstrating wellness benefits.
 Nestlé 2012 Wellness Expo. Enrolling in the Wellness Passport program, visitors obtain their baseline health data to help them gauge future progress towards personal wellness.
 Nestlé 2012 Wellness Expo. Enrolling in the Wellness Passport program, visitors obtain their baseline health data to help them gauge future progress towards personal wellness.
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