Wednesday, April 30, 2008

USANA Partners with CBA Champion Lawton-Fort Sill Cavalry

SALT LAKE CITY, Apr 30, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA), a worldwide leader in science-based nutritional supplements, today announced it will be the supplement supplier of the Continental Basketball Association champion Lawton-Fort Sill Cavalry.

The Oklahoma-based Cavalry recently completed their championship season, finishing 34-18 and becoming the first expansion team since 2001-02 to win a CBA title.

Former NBA player Greg Minor and his wife, Stephanie, who started a USANA business eight months ago, introduced USANA products to the team in February, not long after Greg was named the Cavalry's assistant coach.

"I introduced the products to the players at a shoot-around one day and they fell in love with them," said Minor, who provided his players with USANA's HealthPak 100(TM) nutritional supplements, as well as Oatmeal Raisin Nutrition Bars and Iced Lemon Fibergy Bars(TM). "My vision as a coach is to have a lifelong partnership with USANA. I know from experience that professional basketball players need these supplements not only during their playing careers but also in retirement."

Minor, a former first-round NBA Draft pick out of the University of Louisville, spent five seasons with the Boston Celtics before a hip injury ended his playing career.

"I wish I had the opportunity to take USANA supplements when I played for the Celtics," Minor said. "I retired from the NBA in 2001 and began looking for different supplements to take. By far, USANA offers the best nutritional supplements I've come across."

Lawton-Fort Sill Cavalry website

Monday, April 28, 2008

USANA Launches Nutreo(TM)--A Nutritious Chocolate Energy Bar

SALT LAKE CITY, Apr 28, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) recently introduced its new Nutreo(TM) bar, a delicious chocolate snack intended for health-conscious chocolate lovers. Each double-chocolate bar contains 10 grams of protein, two grams of fiber and has a low glycemic score of 44.
USANA developed Nutreo to offer customers an alternative chocolate snack that provides beneficial ingredients. Nutreo contains a concentration of both whey and soy protein. This bar's all-natural flavors and sweeteners keep its glycemic score low while offering a delicious source of sustainable energy. Additionally, Nutreo only contains 140 calories and has zero grams of trans fat, making it a convenient snack between meals.

"Our health-conscious customers have come to expect only healthy and balanced products from USANA, but they also demand great taste," USANA President Dave Wentz explained. "With Nutreo, we developed a product that both chocolate fanatics and health enthusiasts can love."

USANA launched Nutreo at a regional distributor convention in Orlando on April 25, and will offer Nutreo in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

Source: USANA

USANA Becomes Official Supplement Supplier of USA Bobsled Team Radcliff

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2008--USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA), a worldwide leader in science-based nutritional supplements, today announced it has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement to be the official supplement supplier of nationally ranked USA Bobsled Team Radcliff.

"I've done a lot of research on a variety of supplements and found the absorption rate of USANA's products into the system is unmatched," said Ivan Radcliff, 34, a World Cup silver medalist and a member of five world championship teams. "That's what helped me earn a fourth-place finish at the final race of the season in Lake Placid, N.Y."

USA Bobsled Team Radcliff, currently ranked fourth nationally, features Radcliff and Jim Carriel, and will include two athletes yet to be selected. USANA's agreement with the team extends through the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.

"I'm very pleased to be associated with such a great company and I look forward to the future, including Vancouver," said Radcliff, who trains in Park City, Utah, and works for the Park City Fire District. "I've known about USANA for years because of its association with the US Speedskating Team and appreciate the way the company stands behind its athletes."

USANA continues to be the trusted name in nutrition among many of the world's premier winter athletes, including the US Speedskating Team, USA Luge and Speed Skating Canada. Six USANA products recently received certification through NSF International's Certified for Sport(TM) program. NSF's independent certification helps athletes make educated decisions about the safety of the dietary supplements they choose to take.

"USANA is proud to associate itself with the world's greatest athletes and is thrilled to sponsor USA Bobsled Team Radcliff as it prepares for the Vancouver Winter Games," USANA President Dave Wentz said. "We recognize that proper nutrition is vital to athletic success, which is why we're pleased to provide these world-class athletes with the highest quality nutritional supplements."

Source: USANA

Saturday, April 5, 2008

You can make a difference—one child at a time

Watch this inspiring video spotlighting USANA’s partnership with Children’s Hunger Fund. The video also features Dr. Wentz and the state-of-the-art medical center he personally funded to help children in Uganda.

By supporting the Children's Hunger Fund, not only will you have a positive effect on the lives of those in need, but also help USANA reinforce the importance of nutrition at a young age. We encourage you to forward this video on to friends and customers to draw attention and support for this important cause.