USANA Named Start! Fit-Friendly Company By The American Heart Association

USANA Named Start! Fit-Friendly Company By The American Heart Association

SALT LAKE CITY—(BUSINESS WIRE)—April 7, 2009—USANA Health Sciences, Inc. today was named a Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association.

USANA was recognized by Utah Governor John Huntsman and University of Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham at an awards breakfast at the Salt Lake City Marriot. USANA CEO Dave Wentz accepted the award on behalf of the company.

“USANA believes it is imperative to offer creative and rewarding methods to help employees get active and stay healthy,” Wentz said. “It is an honor to be recognized by the American Heart Association, and USANA will continue to find new and innovative ways to help employees live a healthy lifestyle.”

The American Heart Association recognizes employers who champion the health of their employees and work to create a culture of physical activity in the workplace. Organizations recognized by the American Heart Association receive support to further stimulate their culture of physical activity and healthy living.

More than 600 USANA employees in Utah enjoy an exceptional wellness program including a fully equipped in-house gym, full-time personal trainer, extensive annual health fair and free nutritional products. Employees can attend free fitness classes at USANA headquarters, including yoga and boot camp, several times a week. The company also provides an on-site vegetarian café, a smoking cessation program and a fitness program that offers employees incentives for completing workouts.