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USNA Barchart 100% buys!
Usana Health Sciences Inc. (USNA)
41.53 +1.88 (+4.74%) Wednesday, Jul 28th, 2010 5:54P EST
Detailed Opinion Show Signal Strength and Direction Composite Indicators Signal
Trend Spotter Buy

Short Term Indicators
7 Day Average Directional Indicator Buy
10 - 8 Day Moving Average Hilo Channel Buy
20 Day Moving Average vs Price Buy
20 - 50 Day MACD Oscillator Buy
20 Day Bollinger Bands Buy

Short Term Indicators Average: 100% Buy
20-Day Average Volume - 34,995

Medium Term Indicators
40 Day Commodity Channel Index Buy
50 Day Moving Average vs Price Buy
20 - 100 Day MACD Oscillator Buy
50 Day Parabolic Time/Price Buy

Medium Term Indicators Average: 100% Buy
50-Day Average Volume - 37,208

Long Term Indicators
60 Day Commodity Channel Index Buy
100 Day Moving Average vs Price Buy
50 - 100 Day MACD Oscillator Buy

Long Term Indicators Average: 100% Buy
100-Day Average Volume - 48,923

Overall Average: 100% Buy

Price Support Pivot Point Resistance
41.53 37.60 40.61 43.62

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USNA - USANA Health Sciences Announces Record Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results
Net sales increased by 12.4% to a record $126.0 million
Earnings per share increased by 21.1% to a record $0.69
Company raises outlook for 2010
SALT LAKE CITY, Jul 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) today announced record financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended July 3, 2010.


Financial Performance

Net sales in the second quarter of 2010 improved 12.4% to $126.0 million, compared with $112.1 million in the second quarter of the prior year. This increase was due to an overall increase in product sales, driven primarily by a 5% increase in the number of active Associates, which is the result of continued growth in the Asia Pacific region. Additionally, favorable changes in currency exchange rates accounted for $5.2 million of the increase in net sales for the second quarter of 2010.

Net earnings in the second quarter of 2010 increased 22.5% to $10.8 million, or $0.69 per share, compared with $8.8 million, or $0.57 per share, in the second quarter of the prior year. This year-over-year increase resulted from higher net sales and improved gross profit margins. These improvements, however, were partially offset by higher Associate incentives expenses and higher selling, general and administrative expenses.

For the six months ended July 3, 2010, net sales increased by 17.1% to $245.1 million, compared with $209.4 million for the first six months of the prior year. This growth in sales was due to an overall increase in product sales, driven again by a higher average number of active Associates. Additionally, favorable changes in currency exchange rates accounted for $13.9 million of the increase in net sales for the first six months of 2010. Net earnings for the first six months of 2010 increased by 32.2% to $20.4 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $15.4 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, for the first six months of the prior year. This increase in net earnings during the period resulted from higher net sales, improved gross profit margins, and lower relative selling, general and administrative expenses, which were partially offset by higher Associate incentives expenses.

Regional Results

During the second quarter of 2010, net sales in the North America region decreased by 1.0% to $62.1 million, compared with the second quarter of the prior year. Net sales in North America benefited by $2.4 million from changes in currency exchange rates in Canada and Mexico. Active Associates in the North America region decreased by 10.4% compared with the second quarter of the prior year. Importantly, on a sequential quarter basis, active Associates increased by 1.1% and sales increased by 2.6% in this region.

Net sales in the Asia Pacific region for the second quarter of 2010 increased by 29.5% to $63.9 million, compared with the second quarter of the prior year. This improvement was mainly due to an overall increase in product sales, driven by 22.3% growth in the number of active Associates. This increase in the number of active Associates was primarily the result of double-digit growth in Hong Kong.

"Although our results in North America were down slightly over last year, we are pleased to see consecutive quarter improvements in this region in both sales and active Associates," said Dave Wentz, chief executive officer. "The success of our Asia Pacific region continues to drive our top-line growth. This success was highlighted this quarter by our Asia Pacific convention held in May in Hong Kong, which was our largest ever Associate-attended event. At this event, we introduced several new region-specific products that contributed to record convention sales of $2.8 million. Highlighting this convention was the announcement of our intention to open business in China. We believe that now is the right time for USANA to make the necessary investments for entry into this large and growing market."

Outlook

Jeff Yates, chief financial officer, said, "I am pleased with our strong second quarter operating results which were better than we expected, particularly the 160 basis-point improvement we made to our operating margin. While the Asia Pacific convention in May added about $1.6 million in SG&A spending, this was more than offset by the significant improvement to our gross margin. In light of our strong second quarter operating results, we are raising our financial guidance for 2010. We now project consolidated net sales to be between $488 million and $495 million and earnings per share to be between $2.73 and $2.80."

Conference Call

USANA will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss this announcement with investors on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 11:00AM Eastern Time. Investors may listen to the call by accessing USANA's website at http://www.usanahealthsciences.com.

About USANA

USANA develops and manufactures high quality nutritional, personal care, and weight management products that are sold directly to Associates and Preferred Customers throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Mexico, Malaysia, the Philippines, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. More information on USANA can be found at http://www.usanahealthsciences.com.

Safe Harbor

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. Our actual results could differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including global economic conditions generally, reliance upon our network of independent Associates, the governmental regulation of our products, manufacturing and marketing risks, adverse publicity risks, and risks associated with our international expansion. The contents of this release should be considered in conjunction with the risk factors, warnings, and cautionary statements that are contained in our most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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USNA - USANA HEALTH SCIENCES WINS TWO
AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA – July 26, 2010 – USANA Health Sciences announced today it
has received two prestigious Australian Business Awards for Product Excellence (USANA
Essentials™) and Best eBusiness (BDS:eApprentice). The annual Australian Business Awards
recognise Australia's industry leaders and the commitment to business and product excellence.
The Product Excellence Award recognises USANA Essentials with overall product superiority
offering a real point of difference with competitor products. USANA Essentials are top ranking 5-
star rated nutritional supplements in Australia and New Zealand1. They are USANA’s foundation
product, designed to provide optimal nutritional support for every age group. USANA Essentials
combines groundbreaking nutritional research, superior ingredients and high-quality
manufacturing.
The Best eBusiness Product Award recognizes BDS:eApprentice, USANA’s new online training
program, as a service that demonstrates innovative and strategic application of the internet,
communications and information technology. eApprentice encompasses years of learning and
expertise from USANA’s most successful leaders and condenses them into a few hours of
targeted education with an element of fun and e-learning to provide on-the-job training for new
and less experienced Associates.
“USANA is honored to be recognized with two national awards recognizing both product and
business excellence. These awards are a testament to USANA’s commitment to making the best
nutritional products and business training tools for our Associates and customers,” said Gill
Stapleton, USANA Australia and New Zealand General Manager. “Our high-quality products and
business training tools are vital to our Associates, and this recognition shows that USANA is
focused on creating only the very best, of which our Associates can be proud.”
The Australian Business Award winners are acknowledged as industry leaders and named the
elite of their industry.
About USANA
USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal-care,
energy and weight-management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and
Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan,
Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the
United Kingdom. Learn more by visiting www.usana.com.

http://obs.usana.com/UPLOADS/usana/pressrel/2010/pr1280254518011.pdf

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USNA - STUDY SHOWS VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTS TAKEN EARLY IN
LIFE HELP IN THE PREVENTION OF OSTEOPOROSIS

- Clinical study at Australian Catholic University indicates the benefits of USANA Active Calcium chewables on bone development in females ages nine to 13 -

SALT LAKE CITY—July 19, 2010—“Eat your veggies,” “Don’t run with scissors” and now “Take your
calcium and Vitamin D.” A clinical study conducted at the School of Exercise Science at Australian Catholic
University, has shown that taking high quality calcium supplements like USANA’s Active Calcium could
help preadolescent girls set the stage for a lifetime of strong, mineral-rich bones. Study results
indicated that a supplement containing high quality calcium plus Vitamin D significantly
improved bone density, mass and strength in girls ages nine to 13—exactly what experts want
to achieve in that time of life to prevent future skeletal issues.
This study is unique because it’s the first randomized, controlled trial to assess bone responses to calcium
in twins. Using twins factors out genetic complications that have plagued studies; in working with the
Australian Twin Registry, 20 pairs of female twins between the ages of nine and 13 were selected to
participate. Scientists administered one twin in each pair a placebo and one twin USANA’s Active Calcium.
After six months the study showed significant improvements in bone development in the twin who
received the supplement.
“Experts regard osteoporosis as a pediatric disease because the best time to prevent is during
childhood and early adolescence,” says Dr. Tim Wood, Executive Vice President of Research and
Development at USANA Health Sciences, Inc. “Women put on 50% of their adult bone mineral mass
during their teenage years. As such, this is the best time to grow strong, mineral rich bones and the most
effective way to prevent osteoporosis later in life.” Dr. Wood adds, “We are particularly excited about
these findings because they confirm results previously shown in another study conducted in the U.S. at
the University of Utah.”
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. If not prevented or if
left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks. While women are four times more
likely than men to develop the disease, men also suffer from osteoporosis. It’s important for the body’s
bone structure and integrity that bones absorb the right levels of calcium and magnesium, and vitamin D
helps this process. USANA’s Active Calcium is a balanced and complete formula of these important
ingredients. For a calcium supplement to be effective, it must be absorbable, and USANA’s Active Calcium
formula is the outstanding choice among competitors.
Learn more about USANA’s products by visiting the website, reading the blog, or on Facebook or Twitter.

About USANA
USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal-care, energy and
weight-management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the
United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore,
Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom

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USNA - CC USANA Wednesday, July 28, 2010 11:00 a.m. ET Q2 2010 USANA Health Sciences Earnings Conference Call

Event Details

Q2 2010 USANA Health Sciences Earnings Conference Call
Date and Time Wednesday, July 28, 2010 11:00 a.m. ET
Duration 1 Hour

Click here for webcast:
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=95179&eventID=3226082

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USNA IBOX BEING UPDATED CONTINUALLY!

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USNA is not a stock for penny chasers, this is the big time! PennyChasers probably couldn't afford this one anyway with their $100 buys. Looking for a great stock to invest in for your future, USNA is the one.

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USNA - Sponsored Teams and Athletes:

Sony Ericsson WTA Tour
"USANA’s slogan, 'Nutritionals You Can Trust', is more than just advertising. It is their guaranteed assurance of the quality of their products, which allows our athletes to trust that they will be able to attain optimal health and fitness without the fear of violating the strict World Anti-Doping Agency code they all adhere to. Currently over 160 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour athletes take USANA® products, and we have received positive testimonials from many players expressing improved overall health since taking the product."
—Stacey Allaster, Chairman & CEO of Sony Ericsson WTA Tour

www.sonyericssonwtatour.com

US Speedskating Team
“US Speedskating thanks USANA for contributing to the sport of speedskating by meeting the nutritional demands of our athletes as we pursue greatness at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games in 2010.”


—US Speedskating Team, 2008

www.usspeedskating.org


Biathlon Canada
"Biathlon is one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports on an athlete’s body. Our national team athletes train extensive hours throughout the year and staying healthy is critical to their pursuit of excellence. We are delighted to be partnering with an industry leader in providing the highest quality nutritional products to ensure our athletes are ready to train and perform at their best each day."


— Joanne Thomson, executive director, Biathlon Canada
www.biathloncanada.ca

" The players have been taking the product for two years, and have been able to maintain their sport performance and optimal health. We definitely hang on to USANA!"
- Dr. José Antonio Torres Mendoza, Head of Medical Services
Tuzos del Pachuca Soccer Club


Speed Skating Canada
“For many years Speed Skating Canada’s unofficial motto has been ‘The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.’ To achieve excellence means to be partnered with excellence, and Speed Skating Canada is proud to have USANA as an official supplier to our national team athletes. We thank USANA for continuing to be a critical partner in our successes and quest for excellence.”


—Speed Skating Canada, 2008
www.speedskating.ca

Cross Country Canada
"USANA® products have been pivotal over the past two years in providing our team with an extensive line of quality dietary supplements, guaranteed clean products, necessary for high performance training in the sport of cross-country skiing."


—Tom Holland, Director of High Performance, Cross Country Canada
www.cccski.com


USA Luge
"Finding a safe, tested, and reliable source of nutritional supplements for our athletes is not an easy task. We are glad to have a trusted, quality brand like USANA to help our teams train harder and recover faster."*


-Gordy Sheer, marketing director, USA Luge

http://luge.teamusa.org


Great Britain Short Track Speed Skating Team

"The National Ice Skating Association (NISA) welcomes this exciting partnership between Great Britain Short Track Speed Skating and USANA…We are pleased to be associated with such a prestigious and internationally renowned company. This partnership will benefit the athletes and raise the profile of not only NISA but USANA as well.”


—Keith Horton, NISA General Secretary

http://www.iceskating.org.uk/


USA Team Radcliff (bobsled competitor)
“I’m very pleased to be associated with such a great company and I look forward to the future, including Vancouver. 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.”


Todd Suhn, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)
“USANA’s Peanut Butter Crunch Nutrition Bars are a great compliment to my busy lifestyle; I can get quality nutrition from a convenient, consistent source. Also, Rev3 Energy™ gives me a competitive edge without the highs and lows of high-sugar drinks!”


Rebecca Sorensen, USA Women’s Skeleton Team
“I came to know about USANA from other athletes living at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY. After doing my homework on the company and hearing all the great feedback from other athletes, I wanted to try USANA for myself. Now, after being on their quality products, I can truly state that I feel like I am at my best, making my first World Cup team at age 36. My sport of Skeleton demands your ‘A Game’ while going over 135 km/h just inches off the ice. USANA has ensured that I am at my very best, both on and off the track. Thanks, USANA!”


Derek Parra, Olympic Gold and Silver Medal U.S. Speedskater
“USANA was a key difference in my winning the gold and setting the world record at the 2002 Winter Games.”


Werner Berger, Expert Mountain Climber
“I have taken USANA products for the past 12 years and have known throughout my journey that these tremendous products have helped make climbing at my age possible. I sincerely thank USANA for providing the high-quality nutritional supplements that have helped me make the most of my body and my life.


Jose Antonio Rivera, Professional Boxer“I started taking USANA Nutritionals and as a result I feel healthier and stronger.* Despite all that I put my body through, I now feel better than ever. Seeing and feeling the results that USANA products had on me inspired me to become a USANA Independent Associate. Let me tell you—I will never look back!”


Timothy Ray Bradley, Jr., Professional Boxer
“I felt the difference in my energy levels right away after taking the USANA supplements. I felt so strong in the ring, I was starting to become afraid of myself! The RESET™ weight-management program, Nutrimeal™ drink mixes, and USANA® Nutrition Bars helped me get to my required weight, and it was so much easier than what I had done before. And, I have been able to train harder with more strength and endurance.”*


Jen Heil, CA Freestyle Mogul Skier
“Being Olympic Champion, World Champion, and four-time World Cup Overall Winner in Freestyle Mogul skiing is no fluke; it’s the result of years of meticulous training and preparation. USANA products are part of my daily routine. They help ensure that I maintain good health along with proper energy levels to train, travel, and compete around the world.”


Jillian Vogtli, U.S. Freestyle Mogul Skier
"I have been using the USANA products and I will use no other. I truly respect my body and am very aware of what I put in it. That is how I came to find USANA. I believe in the quality of the products as well as the research that is behind it."


Julia Murray, Canadian Ski Cross Team
"I have taken USANA® vitamins for four years now, and they have helped me stay strong through the seasons of ski racing. I notice my recovery period is faster after a hard workout, which helps with the volume of training sessions I can put in. The USANA products give me a feeling of well-being every time I consume them. I know I have the essential vitamins I need to do what I do on the ski hill and off. USANA definitely plays a part on my road to the Olympics!"*


Audrey Robichaud, Freestyle Mogul Skier
“I care a lot about my health and my physical condition, which is why I choose to use the USANA Nutritionals on a daily basis. When I’m on the road for training and competition, I cannot always find a balanced diet everywhere I go. The USANA products provide me with the nutrients I need. I first used the products a month before the end of my freestyle ski season. I felt a high level of energy, and I finished with a gold medal in dual-moguls at the Canadian national freestyle ski championships. I want to maintain this excellence in my sport, and I want to achieve the best performance I can. I believe that USANA increases my energy and helps me get to the end of a long season.”*


Bret Hedican, Former National Hockey League Player and Two-Time US Olympian
“I purchased USANA products for years before I was sponsored by USANA. The products have given me great consistency with my health and my athletic performance. I truly believe they helped me make the 2006 Olympic team and stay healthy to win the Stanley Cup in the same year.”*


Jennifer Botterill, Canadian National Women's Hockey Team
"As athletes, we are continuously pushing ourselves and demanding a lot from our bodies each and every day. USANA Essentials™ and Optimizers supplements have been a great addition to my lifestyle and an important part of looking after myself. They help me sustain my energy, and they allow me to perform at my best!"


Darren Niedermeyer, Pole Vaulter
“Not all supplement manufacturers are the same. After reading the Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements, I decided to give USANA a chance because of their athlete guarantee and high quality. I realized my recovery time dropped significantly and ultimately allowed me to train harder. That is why I trust USANA and will continue to tell my family and friends about their products.”


Jared MacLeod, Olympic Track & Field Hurdler
"As a full-time athlete, I really push my body to the limit with all the intense workouts and training I do. In the past, I found my body would easily get run down, and I would just feel exhausted, which had a negative impact on my training. However, since I've been taking the USANA products, I am able to maintain my good health throughout the training season and I recover much faster from workouts. This allows me to train harder and prepare better for competitions."*


Gina Grain, Olympic Cyclist
“USANA has helped me push my body to new extremes. I am confident that by taking USANA supplements, my body is regenerating itself properly and safely.”*


Daniel Carruthers, Deaflympic Cyclist
“I have been taking USANA products for seven months now and have noticed a dramatic improvement in my ability to train hard and recover quickly for the next training session. I have also noticed sustained energy during my races and this has boosted my ability to perform when it counts in the late stages of a race. In fact, 2008 was my best season in my three-year career of elite-level racing, and I can attribute a large part of this success to USANA products.”
Photograph by Paul Doran


Doug LaBelle II, Professional Golfer on PGA Tour
"I have been taking the USANA supplements since 2006 and they are an important part of my daily routine. These supplements enable me to battle fatigue due to all the traveling I do from week to week. Thanks to USANA, I am able to stay healthy and focused everyday*."


D.J. Carrasco, Pitcher, Major League Baseball
"Through the course of a 200+ game schedule and the rigors of travel, I demand a lot from my body. With the help of USANA, I can count on being healthy and know my body is receiving the best vitamins and minerals possible. In turn, I know I can compete at the highest level possible."


Andy Studebaker, National Football League
“As a professional football player, it is crucial for my body to perform and recover at optimal levels. USANA’s MyHealthPak™ has given me the edge I need during a competitive season, and the quality nutrition my body needs to stay in shape in the off-season. With negative media surrounding the supplement industry, USANA provides me with the comfort of knowing that I am worry free, and taking the best products available. As my belief continually grows in USANA, I cannot stop encouraging more friends and family to use the same products I do every single day!”


Nikola Girke, Olympic Windsurfer
“During my Olympic campaign, I know anything can happen on race day. That’s why I want to be prepared. This starts with optimal health, which is why I chose USANA.”


Ryan Dodd, MasterCraft Pro Tour Jump Champion, Canadian National Champion
"When you hit a ramp at 70 miles per hour and fly over 230 feet on a daily basis, you have to be mentally and physically at your best. Since I started using the USANA products my overall health and quality of life has improved. I feel better in the gym, on the water, and in my daily life. USANA products help me be the best that I can be when it really counts."


Breanne Wagner Dodd, Professional Waterskier
“The demands of being an elite athlete have led me to become very health conscious. I am very proud to be on team USANA, and lucky to be able to use the best nutritional products in the world. Due to my busy lifestyle and constant travel all over the world, USANA has become an essential part of my health and performance. The HealthPak is awesome! I love how convenient it is.”


George Bovell, Trinidad and Tobago Men’s Swimming, Olympic Bronze Medalist"In training, I push my body to the absolute limit. In the past I would get run down—my energy levels would drop. Since I started taking USANA products there has been a noticeable difference in my performance*. I know USANA products are safe and effective. I won’t put anything else into my body."


Jimin Cho, Professional Women's Table Tennis Player
I have been taking USANA products for nearly two years, and they have helped me maintain optimal health. I have more energy. I am not tired as often. And I look and feel better. In addition, I’m very impressed with USANA’s product quality and effectiveness, and their customer service. I really enjoy taking USANA products!


Adam Pengilly, British Bob Skeleton Association
“I chose USANA as my supplement provider in order to maximize my potential and improve my performance. While working toward gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics, every hundredth of a second counts and USANA's safe, high-quality products should help me take a few off through superior training and recovery.”

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USNA Amphitheatre shows: 07/30 Tim McGraw
08/05 RUSH 08/13 Jack Johnson
08/14 Toby Keith 2010
08/16 Scorpions
08/17 Dave Matthews Band 2010
08/31 John Mayer
09/15 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Tour featuring Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold, plus Stone Sour, Halestorm, Hellyeah, Airbourne, Hail the Villian and New Medicine
09/24 Brad Paisley - H20 World Tour

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USNA, the USANA Amphitheatre is partnered with some of the biggest names in business: Coca Cola, Toyota, Zions Bank, Comcast, Sysco, Harley-Davidson, Rockstar Energy Drink, Monaco Hotel/SLC and Papa John's, Star studded lineup for sire!

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USNA - USANA Amphitheatre - Take a look at the premier venue for events and concerts in the SLC area. USANA need a place to party with their associates during the International Convention each year, so it was born and thrives, just another great part of this company: http://www.usana-amp.com/

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USNA - Kings of Leon Reign at USANA Amphitheatre: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700049529/Concert-review-Kings-of-Leon-reign-supreme-at-USANA.html

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USNA Barchart, doesn't get any better!
Usana Health Sciences Inc. (USNA)
39.66 +0.55 (+1.41%) Friday, Jul 23rd, 2010
Detailed Opinion Show Signal Strength and Direction Composite Indicators Signal
Trend Spotter Buy

Short Term Indicators
7 Day Average Directional Indicator Buy
10 - 8 Day Moving Average Hilo Channel Buy
20 Day Moving Average vs Price Buy
20 - 50 Day MACD Oscillator Buy
20 Day Bollinger Bands Hold

Short Term Indicators Average: 80% Buy
20-Day Average Volume - 32,140

Medium Term Indicators
40 Day Commodity Channel Index Buy
50 Day Moving Average vs Price Buy
20 - 100 Day MACD Oscillator Buy
50 Day Parabolic Time/Price Buy

Medium Term Indicators Average: 100% Buy
50-Day Average Volume - 35,334

Long Term Indicators
60 Day Commodity Channel Index Buy
100 Day Moving Average vs Price Buy
50 - 100 Day MACD Oscillator Buy

Long Term Indicators Average: 100% Buy
100-Day Average Volume - 49,039

Overall Average: 96% Buy

Price Support Pivot Point Resistance
39.66

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One more tonight on USNA, Buzz!

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Enough USNA DD for today, more tomorrow!

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USNA Annual sales figures last 3 years.

From 10K Annual -
Our net sales in fiscal year 2009 were $436.9 million, of which 89% were generated by Associates and 11% by Preferred Customers.

From 2008 Annual 10K -
Our net sales in fiscal year 2008 were $429.0 million, of which 88% was generated by Associates, and 12% by Preferred Customers.

From 2007 Annual 10K -
Our net sales in fiscal year 2007 were $423.1 million, of which 87% was generated by Associates, and 13% by Preferred Customers.

As you can see consistent growth each of last 3 years. This company is for real! Also notice that while Preferred Customers % have gone down while Associates % has gone up. More people joining this fine company

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Thanks for stopping by USNA, ALiVE! I've been involved in one way or the other with this company for sometime now and just decided they needed a mod and they sure needed some DD added to the site, when admin oks me as mod I'll update that pitiful iBox too! Could go over $40 soon and may get close to high $40's, she's done it a few times before, could do it again. One of those sell high and when it comes down buy lower again and wait for the next ride, usually twice a year.

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USNA

saw your post on twitter and just stopping in to say hello and drop off a chart...

she looks ready for the next leg up on the $40 break..

nice work here on the board...

much to read through..

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So there you have it, with USNA (USANA) you have some comprehensive DD to go thru to make a smart buiness investment. all the articles and filing are official and posted on the Nasdaq site. If you truly want set aside some money for retirement this is the company to do it with. I personally since 1997 have owned this stock and used it as my own personal ATM machine for many years. I even bought a swimming pool for my house by selling half of my shares and later a forward 2 or 1 split happened and it started all over again. This company is good with the forward splits 3 so far since the beginning.

You won't be sorry and I will be around here posted for sometime to come. I love the products which I have taken for 14 years now and I love the business of which I receive monthly residual checks from the work I did 10 to 14 years ago.

GO USANA!

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USNA 2009 - Annual Report (10-K) Date : 03/17/2010 @ 12:31PM
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=42011479&symbol=NASDAQ%3AUSNA

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USNA 8K - Current report filing (8-K) Date : 05/04/2010 @ 5:25PM
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=42659541&symbol=NASDAQ%3AUSNA

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USNA 10Q- Quarterly Report (10-Q) Date : 05/12/2010 @ 9:00AM
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=42782797&symbol=NASDAQ%3AUSNA

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USNA-- 11K Annual Report of Employee Stock Plans (11-K)
Date : 06/17/2010 @ 2:19PM
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=43276479&symbol=NASDAQ%3AUSNA

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USNA-USANA Health Sciences Becomes Official Supplement Provider of the Utah Grizzlies
Date : 12/16/2009 @ 6:57PM
Source : Business Wire
Stock : USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA)
Quote : 39.66 0.55 (1.41%) @ 4:40PM


USANA Health Sciences Becomes Official Supplement Provider of the Utah Grizzlies
Usana Health Sciences Inc. (MM) (NASDAQ:USNA)
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:USNA) is proud to announce its partnership with the Utah Grizzlies as the team’s official nutritional supplement provider.

“USANA products are recognized as the best and safest in the world, and I am truly excited about our association with such an outstanding organization,” said Utah Grizzlies CEO Kevin Bruder. “Not only will USANA vitamins and supplements permit our players to perform at maximum levels and put us closer to achieving our goal of winning the Kelly Cup championship, but the company’s strict adherence to the purity requirements established by the World Anti-Doping Agency means they will be safe for our players.”

USANA manufactures a wide variety of nutritional products that are trusted by some of the world’s best athletes, including U.S. Speedskating, Speed Skating Canada, Biathlon Canada, the elite athletes of the WTA Sony Ericsson Tour and a myriad of other professional athletes worldwide. Athletes know they can trust their health to USANA because the company voluntarily follows current Good Manufacturing Practices based on pharmaceutical models for its quality assurance program, meaning its nutritional supplements are treated with the same care that goes into manufacturing pharmaceutical products.

“We understand how important it is for athletes to know they can trust the products they use. USANA is committed to providing athletes and consumers alike with safe, high-quality nutritional supplements,” said Dan Macuga, USANA Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations. “We are thrilled to partner with such a tremendous team and are happy to provide the elite athletes of The Utah Grizzlies with our nutritional products. We wish them all the best in their games this season.”

Learn more about USANA’s products by visiting our Web site, reading our blog, becoming a fan on Facebook, or following us on Twitter.

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal-care, energy and weight-management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

About The Utah Grizzlies

The Utah Grizzlies are the proud affiliates of the NHL's New York Islanders and Calgary Flames and play at the E Center of West Valley City, Utah. The Grizzlies are in their 15th season in Utah and their 5th season in the ECHL, North America's Premier "AA" Hockey League. The Utah Grizzlies are two-time league champions, have had a record of .500 or better in 12 of their 15 seasons, and have qualified for the playoffs in three of the last four years. The Grizzlies are owned and operated by the Elmore Sports Group, which also owns several professional baseball teams throughout the western United States.

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USNA-USANA Health Sciences Becomes Official Supplement Provider of AFC Bournemouth
Date : 01/20/2010 @ 12:33PM
Source : Business Wire
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USANA Health Sciences Becomes Official Supplement Provider of AFC Bournemouth
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:USNA) is proud to announce its partnership with AFC Bournemouth as the team’s official nutritional supplement provider.

“Thanks to USANA Health Sciences, we now have the best nutrition available to us,” said AFC Bournemouth Manager Eddie Howe. “The company’s safe, high-quality nutritional supplements will be a great asset to our athletes and their performance.”

USANA’s top-rated supplements provide the body with the nutrition it needs for good health, and its scientific staff includes experts on human nutrition, cellular biology, biochemistry, natural product chemistry and clinical research. USANA’s scientific partners, such as the Linus Pauling Institute, are also incorporated into product development and design.

“As a 37-year-old professional footballer, it is vital that I look after myself to the best of my ability,” said AFC Bournemouth Striker Steve Fletcher. “With USANA’s nutritional program, I have never felt better.”

USANA manufactures a wide variety of nutritional products that are trusted by some of the world’s best athletes, including U.S. Speedskating, Speed Skating Canada, Biathlon Canada, the elite athletes of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. Athletes know they can trust their health to USANA because the company voluntarily follows current Good Manufacturing Practices based on pharmaceutical models for its quality assurance program, meaning its nutritional supplements are treated with the same care that goes into manufacturing pharmaceutical products. USANA’s Salt Lake City, Utah, manufacturing facility was also recently certified to be in compliance with cGMP requirements set forth for dietary supplements by NSF International.

“USANA is excited to add AFC Bournemouth to our growing list of world-class athletic partnerships,” said Dan Macuga, USANA Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations. “USANA understands that athletes have to trust the products they use. This partnership is a great fit because of USANA’s commitment to providing athletes and consumers alike with safe, high-quality nutritional supplements.”

Learn more about USANA’s products by visiting our Web site, reading our blog, becoming a fan on Facebook, or following us on Twitter.

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal-care, energy and weight-management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

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USNA-USANA Health Sciences Wins Nutrition Business Journal’s 2009 Scientific Achievement Award
Date : 02/01/2010 @ 12:06PM
Source : Business Wire
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USANA Health Sciences Wins Nutrition Business Journal’s 2009 Scientific Achievement Award
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced today that has been awarded a 2009 Scientific Achievement Award by Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ). NBJ’s 2009 award winners represent companies and executives in the nutrition industry who prevailed during the past year’s tough economic environment.

“The science of nutrition and nutritional supplementation is advancing at a rapid pace,” said Dr. Tim Wood, USANA Executive Vice President of Research and Development. “Our understanding of vitamin D and its role in human health, for example, have changed dramatically in just the last few years. In response to these advances, USANA upgrades its formulas continuously to keep them current with the latest research, and to ensure that we provide our customers with the highest quality, science-based products possible.”

USANA’s scientific staff includes experts on human nutrition, cellular biology, biochemistry, natural product chemistry and clinical research. Scientific results from a variety of sources including world-renowned scientific literature, in-house laboratory research and cooperative clinical studies with scientific partners such as the Linus Pauling Institute are incorporated into product development and design.

NBJ’s 2009 award winners will be honored during an awards dinner on July 22 at the 2010 NBJ Summit.

Learn more about USANA’s products by visiting our Web site, reading our blog, becoming a fan on Facebook, or following us on Twitter.

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal-care, energy and weight-management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

About Nutrition Business Journal

Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) is a research, publishing and consulting company serving the nutrition, natural products and alternative health care industries. NBJ is a monthly executive journal focusing primarily on the nutrition industry. NBJ also addresses how the nutrition industry impacts the larger food, pharmaceutical and health care industries. Each issue discusses business activities, market size/growth, trends, and opportunities in the nutrition industry, which NBJ defines as dietary supplements, herbs, natural foods, and natural personal care products.

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USNA-USANA Congratulates Sponsored Olympians on Medal Performances
Date : 03/03/2010 @ 4:39PM
Source : Business Wire
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USANA Congratulates Sponsored Olympians on Medal Performances
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) would like to congratulate all of the USANA-sponsored Olympians for their outstanding performances at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games.

USANA-sponsored athletes from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom won 22 medals, including six gold. If “Team USANA” were a country, it would rank fifth overall; only four countries — the U.S., Germany, Canada and Norway — out of the 82 competing earned more.

“USANA is extremely proud of the dedication and performance of its sponsored athletes,” said Mark Wilson, USANA Executive Vice President of Sales. “Athletes place a high priority on their health and nutrition, and USANA is honored to be trusted by such world-class performers.”

The USANA-sponsored athletes competing in Vancouver consisted of the following individuals and teams:

Jennifer Heil, Canada Freestyle Moguls
Julia Murray, Canada Ski Cross
Jennifer Botterill, Canada Women’s Ice Hockey
Adam Pengilly, Great Britain Skeleton
Speed Skating Canada
US Speedskating
USA Luge
Biathlon Canada
Cross Country Canada
Great Britain Short Track Speed Skating Team
A day-by-day Olympic medal recap for USANA-sponsored athletes can be found here. Learn more about USANA’s products by visiting our Web site, reading our blog, becoming a fan on Facebook or following us on Twitter.

About USANA

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USNA-USANA Health Sciences Recognized by Outside Magazine for Second Consecutive Year as One of America’s Best Places to Work
Date : 04/05/2010 @ 11:34AM
Source : Business Wire
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USANA Health Sciences Recognized by Outside Magazine for Second Consecutive Year as One of America’s Best Places to Work
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) today was named to Outside magazine’s third annual “Best Places to Work” list for the second consecutive year. USANA was ranked No. 13 out of 50 companies around the United States. The full list and related story is published in the May issue of Outside magazine, available on newsstands April 13.

“USANA is thrilled to be recognized by Outside magazine once again with such a prestigious award,” said USANA CEO Dave Wentz. “We understand that our employees are essential to providing the best health products and support to our sales force around the globe. USANA is committed to giving its employees all the necessary benefits and resources they need to excel at work while still maintaining an excellent quality of life.”

More than 600 USANA employees in Utah enjoy impressive workplace benefits, including free onsite workout facilities and a personal fitness trainer, an annual profit-sharing program, free company health products, excellent health and life insurance packages, regular health fairs and voluntary fitness contests. USANA has repeatedly been named one of Utah’s Best Companies to Work For by Utah Business magazine, and received a 2008 Work/Life Award from the Utah Department of Workforce Services and the Office of Work & Family Life.

USANA also has implemented a major workplace environmental initiative known as USANA Green. USANA Green is led by employee volunteers who apply a comprehensive and long-term approach to help the company protect, preserve and promote the integrity of the environment.

Outside’s “Best Places to Work” list was compiled with the help of the Outdoor Industry Association and Best Companies Group. The year-long selection process began with an outreach effort that identified a wide range of non-profit and for-profit organizations with at least 15 employees working in the United States. Participating companies were then sent confidential employee satisfaction surveys and employer questionnaires to collect information about benefits, compensation, policies, job satisfaction, environmental initiatives and community outreach programs. All of the results were analyzed by Best Companies Group experts, who selected the 50 companies that strive to enhance their employees’ enjoyment of active endeavors and environmental and social involvement.

"These 50 companies come from a vast array of industries, but they're all following the same enlightened path," said Michael Roberts, Executive Editor of Outside. "They're successful businesses in a challenging economy precisely because they support a proper work-life balance. They know that benefits like on-site gyms and fitness classes, reimbursements for ski passes and sports racing fees, and support for community service efforts during work hours make their employees happier, and thus more productive."

Learn more about USANA’s products by visiting our Web site, reading our blog, becoming a fan on Facebook or following us on Twitter.

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care, energy and weight management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

About Outside Magazine

Outside is America’s number one active lifestyle magazine, with more than 2 million readers a month. For 30 years, the magazine has been dedicated to covering travel, sports, adventure, health and fitness, as well as the personalities, the environment, and the style and culture of the world Outside. Along with many other accolades, Outside is the only magazine ever to receive three consecutive National Magazine Awards for General Excellence. Visit the magazine online at www.outsideonline.com.

About The Best Companies Group

Best Companies Group works with national and local partners around the country to establish and manage “Best Places to Work,” “Best Companies,” and “Best Employers” programs on a national, statewide and regional basis. Through its thorough workplace assessment, utilizing employer questionnaires and employee-satisfaction surveys, BCG identifies and recognizes companies who have been successful in creating and maintaining workplace excellence.

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USNA-USANA Health Sciences Recognized on Earth Day by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality as a Clean Utah Partner
Date : 04/22/2010 @ 11:34AM
Source : Business Wire
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USANA Health Sciences Recognized on Earth Day by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality as a Clean Utah Partner
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) today announced its acceptance as a partner in the State of Utah's Clean Utah program. Sponsored by Utah's Department of Environmental Quality, the program accepts businesses that commit to drafting and implementing a management plan for environmental issues. USANA is one of nine companies that have been accepted as partners since the program's initial partner was accepted in 2005.

“Achieving status as a Clean Utah Partner is an important milestone for USANA,” said USANA Executive Vice President of Research and Development Tim Wood. “It means that our Environmental Management Plan has been reviewed and approved at both the state and federal levels, and that we have officially joined the ranks of other businesses across the country that are integrating commerce with sound environmental stewardship.”

The Clean Utah program was designed to recognize facilities that are taking extra steps to reduce pollution. USANA drafted its environmental management system, USANA Green, in 2007 and has been operating under its direction ever since. USANA Green is led by employee volunteers who have implemented a comprehensive and long-term approach to helping the company protect, preserve and promote the integrity of the environment.

Over the past three years, USANA has reduced its use of water, paper, packaging and electricity by implementing several environmental protection initiatives. A comprehensive recycling program was implemented that has now grown to include paper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum, manufacturing oils, fluorescent lamps, electronics waste, wood pallets and raw material drums. The company’s xeriscape landscaping, where three acres of grass around USANA’s property was replaced with rocks, mulch, trees, soil, low-water plants, walking trails and a sand volleyball court, has saved approximately 2.5 million gallons of water. USANA has also put solar panels on its warehouse, implemented a green vehicle program and installed high-efficiency windows in its recent office expansion.

Learn more about USANA’s products by visiting our Web site, reading our blog, becoming a fan on Facebook, or following us on Twitter.

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care, energy and weight management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

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USNA-USANA Associate Jennifer Azzi Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at University of San Francisco
Date : 04/26/2010 @ 11:12AM
Source : Business Wire
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USANA Associate Jennifer Azzi Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at University of San Francisco
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USANA Health Sciences (NASDAQ: USNA) announced that Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Azzi has been named the new head women’s basketball coach for the University of San Francisco. The announcement was made at a press conference at the school’s War Memorial Gymnasium on April 23.

“I am excited and honored about the opportunity to lead the program at USF," Azzi said. "I have been asked to coach every year since I left the game. This is the first opportunity that feels right for me. USF has really strong values around educating the `whole person' — an element that is critical to developing a successful team."

Azzi, a 2009 Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, played for Stanford University's women's basketball team and is regarded by many as one of Stanford's greatest players. While there, she helped lead the team to a 1990 NCAA National Championship, was named NCAA Player of the Year and was selected as MVP for the 1989-90 women's Final Four. Azzi was the youngest person ever inducted into Stanford's Athletic Hall of Fame. She also played professionally as a point guard for the WNBA for five seasons and won a gold medal as part of the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team.

“The entire USANA family congratulates Jennifer on this outstanding career achievement,” said Dan Macuga, USANA Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations. “Jennifer has an extraordinary work ethic. She is a tremendous asset to USANA, and I am confident her knowledge and talent will greatly benefit USF.”

Outside of her basketball accomplishments, Azzi shares her unique knowledge of health, fitness and leadership as a motivational speaker. She also actively works a successful USANA enterprise with her business partner, Richelle Lund. In addition, she serves as an Athletic Advisory Council member for USANA Health Sciences. USANA's Athletic Advisory Council is dedicated to educating athletes and the public about the health-enhancing properties of nutritional supplements.

Learn more about USANA’s products by visiting our Web site, reading our blog, becoming a fan on Facebook, or following us on Twitter.

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care, energy and weight management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

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USNA-USANA Health Sciences Wins Three Utah Best of State Awards
Date : 05/04/2010 @ 3:10PM
Source : Business Wire
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USANA Health Sciences Wins Three Utah Best of State Awards
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced today that it will be recognized on May 29 with three Utah Best of State Awards. USANA will be recognized for being the Best Employer and having the Best Dietary Supplements and Best Health/Nutrition Beverage in Utah.

“It is a privilege and an honor to be recognized once again by the Utah Best of State program,” said USANA CEO Dave Wentz. “This continued recognition among Utah’s best illustrates the consistency and well-roundedness of USANA. These awards for our supplements, energy drink and employment practices are a tribute to USANA’s high-quality manufacturing and dedicated employees.”

Why was USANA named the best of the best? Take a look:

Best Health/Nutrition Beverage – Rev3 Energy™

This is the second consecutive year Rev3 has earned Best of State recognition in the Best Health/Nutrition Beverage category, with the category only being two years old.
What makes Rev3 different than the typical energy drink?
Most energy drinks on the market provide little nutrition, contain too much sugar and cause a “crash and burn” effect.
Rev3 is an advanced formula of antioxidants and other important nutrients packed in a delicious beverage that contains no artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners or preservatives.
Best Employer – Private Sector

USANA provides employees with a fully equipped in-house gym, full-time personal trainer, extensive annual health fair, free nutritional products and free fresh fruit daily.
Even though the jobless rate in Utah is more than seven percent, USANA continues to grow and is currently hiring for a variety of positions.
USANA has also been named to Outside magazine’s annual “Best Places to Work in America” list for the past two years.
Best Dietary Supplements

This is the sixth year USANA has won a Best of State award for its science-based nutritional products.
Utah is home to more than 100 dietary supplement manufacturers, making this recognition even more significant.
What makes USANA’s supplements the best?
USANA has set itself apart in a competitive dietary supplement market by voluntarily using the pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) model for its quality assurance program, meaning USANA supplements are treated with the same care that goes into manufacturing pharmaceutical products.
USANA also has received independent certification of many of its products through NSF International. NSF is an independent, not-for-profit organization that helps protect consumers by certifying products and writing standards for food, water, air and consumer goods.
A variety of the company’s supplements have been evaluated and approved by ConsumerLab.com. ConsumerLab.com helps consumers and healthcare professionals evaluate health and wellness products.
USANA’s nutritional supplements are trusted by an array of professional and Olympic athletes.
Learn more about USANA’s products by visiting our website, reading our blog, finding us on Facebook, or following us on Twitter.

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care, energy and weight management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

About The Best of State Awards

The Best of State Awards were created in 2003 to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses in Utah. Best of State candidates are evaluated by a panel of 100 judges based on three criteria: achievement in the field of endeavor; innovation or creativity in approaches, techniques, methods or processes; and contribution to improving the quality of life in Utah.

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USNA - USANA Health Sciences Makes New Product Announcements at Asia Pacific Convention
Date : 05/21/2010 @ 2:34PM
Source : Business Wire
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USANA Health Sciences Makes New Product Announcements at Asia Pacific Convention
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced that it will add two new products, USANA Calming Tea and Sensé Blanc Balance, to the company’s nutrition and skin-care product lines in the Asia Pacific market. The announcement was made in Hong Kong at the company’s Asia Pacific Convention.

“Sensé’s Blanc Balance and the USANA Calming Tea will be great additions to USANA’s range of high-quality health and nutrition products,” said USANA CEO Dave Wentz. “These two products were developed specially for the needs of our Asia Pacific Associates, and to further support the tremendous growth we have been achieving in this region. With USANA’s commitment to nutritional research and exceptional manufacturing, these high-quality products are on the leading edge of nutritional and dermatological science.”

USANA Calming Tea

Herbal tea blend fortified with L-Theanine extract that is proven to:
Reduce stress and promote relaxation without drowsiness
Improve quality of sleep
Diminish normal symptoms of PMS
Improve mental focus, learning performance and concentration
Reduce negative side effects of caffeine
Caffeine-free
Available in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Sensé Blanc Balance Serum

Improves skin texture, tone and pigmentation
Provides unparalleled brightening activity
Fully safe, even for the most sensitive skin
Utilizes liquid crystal technology to promote benefits
Liquid crystals penetrate deep into the skin and gradually release active ingredients
Boasts Sensé’s trusted Self-Preserving Formula
Contains no parabens or other harsh chemical preservatives
PROVEN RESULTS: In a clinical study conducted with women age 35–59, 100 percent of women saw more than a 50 percent improvement in their skin’s appearance after using the product for four to eight weeks.
Available in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand
Learn more about USANA’s products by visiting our website, reading our blog, finding us on Facebook or following us on Twitter.

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal-care, energy and weight-management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

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USNA - USANA will continue to move forward leading up to the 18th International Convention on August 25-28, 2010, my 14th. Then we should see another movement right after the convention happens every year.

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USNA - USANA Health Sciences Announces Its Intention to Open in China
Date : 05/24/2010 @ 9:00AM
Source : Business Wire
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USANA Health Sciences Announces Its Intention to Open in China
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced that China will be its next international market. Over 6,000 USANA Associates and guests were in attendance at USANA’s Asia Pacific Convention in Hong Kong to hear the announcement. This announcement was also broadcast live via a world-wide webcast to an additional 6,000 Associates in various USANA markets.

“For several years now we have been exploring the opportunity to enter China, which is possibly the largest direct selling market in the world,” said USANA Chief Executive Officer, Dave Wentz. “The fastest growing segment of our global customer network is among our ethnic-Chinese Associates. Many of these Associates have family relations or other ties to China which presents a significant growth opportunity for USANA, its shareholders and our independent Associates. We are excited about the opportunity to offer our nutritional products to the people of China and are pleased to see such an enthusiastic response from our Associates. We have increased our resources dedicated to opening China and continue to evaluate various strategies and timelines to enter this market.”

About USANA

USANA develops and manufactures high quality nutritional, personal care, and weight management products that are sold directly to Associates and Preferred Customers throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Mexico, Malaysia, the Philippines, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. More information on USANA can be found at http://www.usanahealthsciences.com.

Safe Harbor

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. Our actual results could differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including global economic conditions generally, reliance upon our network of independent Associates, the governmental regulation of our products, manufacturing and marketing risks, adverse publicity risks, and risks associated with our international expansion. The contents of this release should be considered in conjunction with the risk factors, warnings, and cautionary statements that are contained in our most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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USNA - USANA Health Sciences Wins Five 2010 Communicator Awards
Date : 06/07/2010 @ 11:03AM
Source : Business Wire
Stock : USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA)
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USANA Health Sciences Wins Five 2010 Communicator Awards
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It’s official: the 16th Annual Communicator Awards have awarded USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) with five prestigious honors. Each year, the Communicator Awards receive thousands of entries from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the largest award programs of its kind, and 2010 was no exception.

USANA received Gold Awards of Excellence for its bi-monthly corporate magazine and for a special sports-themed edition of the publication. The company also won three Silver Awards of Distinction for its Rev3 Energy™ press kit, corporate magazine design and What’s Up, USANA? Blog. This is the second consecutive year that USANA’s blog won a Communicator Award.

“USANA is honored to be recognized with five Communicator Awards across a range of categories. These awards speak to the talent, creativity and dedication of USANA’s staff,” said Dan Macuga, USANA Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations. “Our sites and publications are vital to our Associates, and this recognition shows that USANA is focused on creating high-quality pieces of which our Associates can be proud.”

USANA was pleased this year to receive a Gold Communicator award for its special Team USANA magazine edition, which was timed to coincide with the 2010 Vancouver Games. The magazine highlighted USANA-sponsored athletes and teams competing in the Winter Games, provided resources like a viewing schedule for USANA competitors and featured some of the company’s successful distributors from the Vancouver region.

Learn more about USANA’s products by visiting our website, reading our blog, finding us on Facebook or following us on Twitter.

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care, energy and weight management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

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USNA - SEC Probe Into Barry Minkow's Fraud Discovery Institute Continues
Date : 06/11/2010 @ 2:27PM
Source : Dow Jones News
Stock : USANA Health Sciences Inc. (USNA)
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SEC Probe Into Barry Minkow's Fraud Discovery Institute Continues
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Former fraudster turned self-styled fraud investigator Barry Minkow said he and his firm, Fraud Discovery Institute, are the subject of a probe by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The SEC in January sent subpoenas to Minkow, FDI and other parties thought to have ties to Minkow and his firm. Minkow said he is the target of the investigation, though the SEC doesn't make this clear in communications accompanying the subpoenas.

The SEC states the "investigation is a non-public, fact-finding inquiry," intended "to determine whether there have been any violations of the federal securities laws," according to copies of three of the subpoenas and related materials reviewed by Dow Jones Newswires.

An SEC spokesman declined to discuss the matter. In the subpoenas, the SEC says the investigation, titled "In the Matter of Fraud Discovery Institute," doesn't mean that it has concluded that the subpoena recipients "or anyone else" has broken the law, nor does it mean that the agency has a "negative opinion of any person, entity or security."

Minkow has been a vocal critic of several public companies, and has issued scathing reports on the FDI website that have prompted some target companies to both sue Minkow and press the SEC to investigate him. These companies claim Minkow spreads false information to harm the price of their shares, which enriches Minkow and his cohorts via short positions they place in hopes that the securities fall in value.

Minkow acknowledges that he takes short positions in some of the companies he criticizes, and said he shared with the SEC his trading account names and passwords so the agency has a complete record of all his transactions.

Minkow served seven years in prison for the fraud that was his ZZZZ Best Co. carpet-cleaning business, which collapsed about 23 years ago. He became a Christian minister in prison and then became an independent fraud investigator following his incarceration.

The subpoenas also ask, among other things, for all communications regarding six companies FDI has criticized: InterOil Corp. (IOC), Lennar Corp. (LEN, LENB), Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc. (PPD), Medifast Inc. (MED), Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) and Usana Health Sciences Inc. (USNA).

Aside from those subpoenaed, the SEC wants information on all contacts the recipients had with more than two dozen other people, including two journalists with Dow Jones Newswires, Ben Dummett in Toronto and Michael Rapoport in New York, who have both covered InterOil. Neither of the two journalists has received any subpoenas or other requests from the SEC related to the Fraud Discovery investigation, nor has Dow Jones Newswires.

The SEC also wants to know, according to the subpoenas, about Minkow's involvement with Whitney Tilson, who runs a $135-million New York hedge fund. Tilson declined to reveal whether he had been subpoenaed, but said he has known Minkow for years, has paid him for his services and believes there is "no one more qualified" to uncover the kinds of frauds that help investors feel secure that their negative bets on companies are well founded.

Tilson said there is a fine line between the SEC investigating legitimate potential wrongdoing and the agency being used by companies. He said he is "very confident Barry Minkow will be exonerated."

Michael Tanczyn, Medifast general counsel, said Medifast did complain to the SEC about Minkow and FDI, but "it is our understanding that the SEC does not or will not tell us what they're doing." He said Medifast conducted its own investigation of Minkow's allegations against it and determined they were "false, misleading and without merit."

The other five companies either declined to comment or didn't respond to interview requests.

Minkow said he has complied with the subpoenas, including submitting a lengthy narrative explaining his actions in detail. He calls the investigation an attempt by the companies he has attacked to use regulators to muzzle him. The SEC will see he and his firm have broken no securities laws, Minkow said, and he hopes afterward the SEC will turn its attention to the companies pressing for this investigation.

In a post last Friday on his FDI website, Minkow acknowledged the investigation, and said it is coming to light only recently because the office of Rep. Anthony Weiner (D., N.Y.) leaked the information to the press. Weiner, whose office denies any involvement in alerting the media to the situation, recently criticized gold-coin company Goldline International, and Minkow issued a report defending Goldline.

Goldline issued two press releases taking issue with the congressman's findings, and said it wasn't given the opportunity to "correct the misstatements in his report." Goldline said it complies with all applicable laws, noted its "A+" rating with the Better Business Bureau and 50-year history, and said it has "the most comprehensive written disclosures in the precious metals industry."

Minkow, who takes credit for uncovering some $1.8 billion in frauds, calls Weiner's report a politically motivated shot, as Goldline is a sponsor of conservative radio and television host Glenn Beck, a fierce critic of Democrats. Beck has a show on the Fox News Channel, which like this newswire is owned by News Corp. (NWS, NWSA).

-By Maxwell Murphy, Dow Jones Newswires; 212-416-2171; [e-mail]

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USNA - USANA Health Sciences to Present at Jefferies 2010 Global Consumer Conference
Date : 06/17/2010 @ 4:03PM
Source : Business Wire
Stock : USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA)
Quote : 39.66 0.55 (1.41%) @ 4:40PM


USANA Health Sciences to Present at Jefferies 2010 Global Consumer Conference
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced today that it will present at the Jefferies 2010 Global Consumer Conference in Boston. Jeffrey Yates, Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present to leading institutional investment representatives on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Those interested in listening to the webcast may access it through USANA's Web site at http://www.usanahealthsciences.com. An archived replay of the presentation will also be available approximately one hour following the live presentation at the company's Web site.

About USANA

USANA develops and manufactures high quality nutritional and personal care products that are sold directly to Associates and Preferred Customers throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Mexico, Malaysia, the Netherlands, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. More information on USANA can be found at http://www.usanahealthsciences.com.

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USNA - USANA Honored with Stevie Award for Best Live Event, Takes Bite out of the Big Apple
Date : 06/22/2010 @ 2:06PM
Source : Business Wire
Stock : USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA)
Quote : 39.66 0.55 (1.41%) @ 4:40PM


USANA Honored with Stevie Award for Best Live Event, Takes Bite out of the Big Apple
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For the second year in a row, USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) won an American Business Award for its 2009 International Convention in the Live Events category at The 2010 American Business Awards, also known as the 8th Annual Stevie® Awards, in New York City Monday evening. This prestigious honor confirms that USANA, once again, organizes the Best Live Event in America.

“To be recognized by the American Business Awards for now the second time is a feat that speaks to the quality and dedication of USANA’s staff in hosting our annual International Convention,” said Dan Macuga, USANA Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations. “Winning a Stevie Award from the same categories as all of the other major businesses who were nominated is a true privilege as we look forward to putting on an even bigger show for our upcoming 2010 International Convention in August.” USANA was nominated along with some of the biggest companies in the country including Adidas, American Express, Walmart, CNN, UPS, IBM, Amazon.com and Google.

In addition to the top honor as Best Trade Show or Convention, USANA was recognized as finalists in three other categories: USANA’s corporate website, USANA’s IT department for Information Technology Team of the Year and Best New Product or Service of the Year for USANA Probiotic. In 2002 the Stevie Awards (Stevie is taken from the name Stephen, which is derived from the Greek for "crowned") were created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and business people worldwide. In short, the Stevie has become one of the world’s most coveted awards.

Learn more about USANA’s products by visiting the website, reading the blog, or on Facebook or Twitter.

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal-care, energy and weight-management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

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USNA up 61% since 2/10 close of $24.64 to Fridays close of $39.66! looking for a long term play: USNA!

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USANA Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
Date : 07/14/2010 @ 2:54PM
Source : Business Wire
Stock : USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA)
Quote : 39.66 0.55 (1.41%) @ 4:40PM


USANA Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:USNA) today announced that second quarter results will be released after the close of market Tuesday, July 27, 2010. USANA executives will hold a conference call to discuss this announcement with analysts and institutional investors the following morning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

The call will be broadcast over the Internet and can be accessed at www.usanahealthsciences.com
The webcast is also being distributed over Thomson/CCBN’s Investor Distribution Network to both institutional and individual investors. Individual investors can listen to the call through Thomson/CCBN’s individual investor center at www.fulldisclosure.com or by visiting any of the investor sites in Thomson/CCBN’s Individual Investor Network. Institutional investors can access the call via Thomson/CCBN’s password-protected event management site, StreetEvents (www.streetevents.com).

USANA develops and manufactures high quality nutritional and personal care products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Mexico, Malaysia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the Philippines. More information on USANA can be found at http://www.usanahealthsciences.com.

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Latest USNA News! USANA Health Sciences and TOSH Collaborate on New Vitamin Studies
Date : 07/15/2010 @ 3:08PM
Source : Business Wire
Stock : USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA)
Quote : 39.66 0.55 (1.41%) @ 4:40PM


USANA Health Sciences and TOSH Collaborate on New Vitamin Studies
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Can something as a simple as a vitamin supplement help your body recover more quickly from the pain and stiffness associated with vigorous exercise, or even improve recovery from surgery? Researchers at TOSH–The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital and USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) are hoping to answer these questions with different studies focused on vitamin supplements.

In the first study, Tyler Barker, PhD., a physiologist at TOSH, and Brian Dixon, PhD., a senior scientist at USANA, are hoping to determine whether vitamin D – most recently championed as a means to prevent or reduce a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease – can reduce post-exercise muscular weakness in young, physically-active people.

“The implication here is that vitamin D will help shorten recovery time by minimizing muscular weakness,” says Dr. Barker. “That could make a significant difference in an individual’s performance and help them avoid some of the unpleasant after-effects of vigorous or unaccustomed exercise and establish the basis for future studies conducted at the molecular and cellular level.”

Dr. Barker classifies the study participants as “weekend warriors,” ages 18 to 45 years old, who are not taking any vitamin supplements. The athletes are randomly divided into three groups: one is given a placebo, the other two groups receive either 200 IU or 4000 IU (international units) of a specially formulated vitamin D (cholecalciferol) supplement.

Study participants will provide several blood samples and muscular strength measures prior to and following intense exercise. Dr. Barker says researchers are only testing study participants during the winter months when a person’s vitamin D levels are at their lowest levels. The study began this past winter and is expected to run for two to three more years.

A second study involves patients at TOSH with ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries. Investigators are hoping this study helps them find a complementary therapeutic approach for improving muscular strength in post-surgical patients.

“In results recently published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, we discovered an association between plasma ascorbic acid concentrations prior to surgery and muscular strength gains after surgery,” says Dr. Barker. “Specifically, patients with higher levels of vitamin C in their blood before ACL surgery are showing greater strength recovery after surgery.”

Which makes sense.

According to the National Institutes of Health, the human body needs vitamin C to produce collagen - which is used to create skin, scar tissue, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels – as well as to heal wounds, and repair and maintain healthy cartilage, bones, and teeth.

Vitamins C and E are both antioxidants – nutrients that slow the aging process and help our bodies eliminate the excess free radicals that accelerate aging. Dr. Barker says lowering oxidative stress and increasing vitamins E and C to adequate and safe levels in the body may improve recovery following ACL surgery.

“Oxidative stress occurs all the time,” he says. “It’s a natural part of living. But you don’t want it to exceed your antioxidant capacity. That’s when we find impairments in muscular strength or size, as suggested in experimental animal studies; causation remains to be explicitly tested in humans, a causation that we are uniquely exploring in several different human models.”

Participants in this study are all TOSH patients being treated for ACL injuries. Two weeks prior to their surgery, their blood is tested for vitamin C and E levels, and then each leg is separately tested for strength. Patients are given a placebo, customized vitamins E and C, or a multi-vitamin/mineral (USANA Essentials). Patients will supplement for a total of 18 weeks: starting 2 weeks prior to and concluding 16 weeks after surgery. Single leg strength and blood measures are tested again several times – at two, three and four months post-surgery.

“We hope that our studies will provide evidence-based results that identify complementary therapeutic approaches for patients recovering from ACL surgery,” says Dr. Barker. “The idea that we can use vitamin supplements to build strength and improve physical rehabilitation is provocative. Through the collaborative research efforts between USANA and TOSH, we are positioned to advance the body of knowledge regarding complementary and alternative medicine approaches in diverse human conditions.”

In both studies, USANA is providing custom and existing supplements (i.e., USANA Essentials) with designated and certified levels of purity and potency. This is crucial, Dr. Barker says, because of the lack of oversight by some supplement manufacturers. Many supplements can have significantly more or less of the active ingredient than the label suggests.

“At TOSH, we appreciate and feel extremely fortunate for the collaborative research relationship established with USANA Health Sciences and the Research and Development department therein,” says Dr. Barker. “In a scientific setting, it is important to know exactly what you are studying and what you are providing to subjects/patients. USANA Health Sciences provides remarkable scientific and research support, pharmaceutical grade supplements, and quality assurance of individual ingredients.”

Dr. Dixon notes that USANA uses the highest quality raw materials in their manufacturing process and takes great pains to ensure their final product meets the highest standards.

He says they are excited to be part of these two important studies.

“TOSH’s reputation precedes itself,” says Dr. Dixon. “We are proud to be working together on these projects. TOSH has the ability to assess muscular-based end points with distinct clinical applications to patient recovery, whereas USANA examines mechanisms predominantly at the molecular and biochemical level. Working together, we should be able to identify if alterations at the molecular or cellular level improve clinical- and functional-based outcomes in patients.”

Besides providing the supplements for both of these studies, USANA is also providing a partial funding to the Vitamin E and C study in ACL patients. The Deseret Foundation at Intermountain Healthcare is funding both the Vitamin D and Vitamin E and C studies. Persons who are interested in taking part in the studies can contact Dr. Barker at TOSH at 801-314-4951.

ABOUT USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal-care, energy and weight-management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Learn more at www.usana.com.

ABOUT TOSH

TOSH is one of the country's premier centers for orthopedic surgery, orthopedic research, sports performance training, comprehensive physical therapy and rehab, and sports medicine programs. TOSH's broad range of service includes TOSH Acceleration training, sports medicine, sports biomechanics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, nutrition, biomechanical engineering, and exercise and sport physiology

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I know because I have been an active distributor of the USANA products since February 1996 and have built a substantial network of active distributors.

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USNA has been an ATM machine for me ever since day one

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I have held USANA stock since 1999 when it first came to Nasdaq at $6 a share.

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Anyone here to speak too about USANA?

[Tina]

USNA $ 23.01
Usana Health Sciences Inc. 0.50
Shares Short 1,442,600
Days To Cover (Short Ratio) 19.7
Short % of Float 28.79 %
Short % Increase/Decrease -6.21 %
Squeeze Ranking™ -108
Price % Change (52-wk) -19.10 %
% from 52-Week HIGH ( 45.80 ) -99.04 %
% from 200 DAY MA ( 31.51 ) -36.94 %
% from 50 Day MA ( 21.79 )
5.30 %
% from 52-Week LOW ( 17.72 ) 22.99 %
Shares Short -Prior Mo 1,538,100
Todays Trading Volume 96,141
Avg. Daily Volume 73,200
Volume vs. Avg 131.34 %
Market Cap 353,224,968
Outstanding Shares 15,350,933
Float 5,010,000
% Held by Insiders %
% Held by Institutions %
EPS 2.24
PE Ratio 10.00
Sector: Healthcare
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USANA goes to China... Ca-Ching... and I do mean Ching...

USANA Acquires Manufacturing Facility in China
<PR, 9/20/05>

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2005--USANA Health Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA - News) today announced that it has purchased for cash a personal care manufacturing facility in China. The experienced local management team will remain in place and the facility features expansion capability. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

"This marks a significant first step for our long-term plan of developing the Chinese market," said USANA President Dave Wentz. "The recent release of the new regulations that will govern direct selling in China allows us to actively prepare for entry into one of the world's largest direct selling markets."

The regulations indicate that the new direct selling laws will go into effect on Dec. 1, 2005. USANA's timeline for receiving a direct selling license and obtaining product approvals is uncertain, but could take as long as 12 months.

About USANA

USANA develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care, and weight management products that are sold directly to preferred customers and associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. More information on USANA can be found at http://www.usanahealthsciences.com.

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dpb5: I think your 6 months have gone by... Talk about letting one get away. What was it when you first looked... under 10? I know people who got in under 1.00... not me!

Opened a USNA position for its Oct 2003 2 for 1 split, but sold few months later for only 15% gain... would've been 130% gain had I held til now. Do I feel stupid or what?

Who'd've thought a multi-level vitamin company would fly so high so fast! My wife would've... she's been a USANA distributor for few years.

Now if only DSTI & PEC can make that kind of move.