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2009-06-03T04:08:00.000-07:00

The Famous Les Brown

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2009-05-31T05:29:00.000-07:00

The Solution

There is a few solution to nail the problems of bad organ. The direct and fastest way is to seek "professional" help. After paying a hefty sum on medical consultation, patient will be given a projected statistic on the probability of success 50/50?

Put your hope and faith in the name of the surgeon and their operation tools?

Survive the ordeal and file for bankruptcy due to medical bills?

Alternatively we can consider changing our way of living.
Starting with our diet. Eat right.

Provide your body with the necessary protein, carbohydrate, minerals vitamin and limit intake on fats, salts and sugar.

The next time when you draw a stick, think about the medical cost behind each stick.

The next time when your body clock signal you, it means it really need the rest. Your liver starts to detox during sleep.

We have only one set of biological organ, do cherish it with proper nourishment and rest. When you lose your health, you lose your wealth. Making effort to live healthy is simply not enough, it have to be realize as a habit. As there is nothing in the world that can stop aging but there is always a better way to slow down the aging process.

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2009-05-31T05:13:00.000-07:00

The Solution

Kidney cancer is any cancer that originates in a kidney. The two most common types of kidney cancer, reflecting their location within the kidney, are renal cell carcinoma and renal pelvis carcinoma. The distinction between these two types is important because their most common histologies are different and consequently they respond differently to chemotherapy.

Around 208,500 new cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed in the world each year, accounting for just under 2% of all cancers. The highest rates are recorded in Northern America and the lowest rates in Asian and African regions.

In the United States in 2008, these two types together are estimated to cause 54,390 new cases and 13,010 deaths.

2005. The most recent estimates of incidence of kidney cancer suggest that there are 63,300 new cases annually in the EU25. In Europe, kidney cancer accounts for nearly 3% of all cancer cases.

2009-05-31T04:58:00.000-07:00

The Solution

Liver cancer is a cancer that starts in the liver. For a thorough understanding of liver cancer it is important to know a brief summary of how the liver works and functions. Within the body the liver can be characterized as the largest organ. It is located below the right lung and under the ribcage. The liver is divided into two lobes: the right lobe and left lobe. Protein is obtained by the liver from a set of sources. The portal vein carries nutrient rich blood from the intestines to the liver and the hepatic artery supplies the liver with blood that is rich in oxygen.

Multiple types of tumors can develop in the liver because the liver is made up many various cells. Tumors that are cancerous are termed malignant and tumors that do not contain cancer are termed benign. Liver cancer is characterized by the presence of malignant hepatic tumors -- tumors or growths on or in the liver (medical terms pertaining to the liver often start in hepato- or hepatic from the Greek word for liver, hēpar, stem hēpat-). They may be discovered on medical imaging (even for a different reason than the cancer itself), or may be present in patients as an abdominal mass, abdominal pain, jaundice, or some other liver dysfunction.

Different Type of liver

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2009-05-31T04:39:00.000-07:00

The Solution

Our body is an extremely complex system. When one of the organ fails, it will affect the operation of other critical organs.

Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or large bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. With 655,000 deaths worldwide per year, it is the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world.^[1] Many colorectal cancers are thought to arise from adenomatous polyps in the colon. These mushroom-shaped growths are usually benign, but some may develop into cancer over time. The majority of the time, the diagnosis of localized colon cancer is through colonoscopy. Therapy is usually through surgery, which in many cases is followed by chemotherapy.

Intestine Cancer

Colorectal cancer

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2009-05-31T04:23:00.000-07:00

The Solution

The only way to "fix" an "oily heart" is to replace it!

In case you got a bad-heart, you can now purchase one from eBay!

Mechanical Heart

But do bear in mind, the replacement don't come with life time warranty.

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2009-05-31T03:41:00.000-07:00

The Solution

Excessive fats and dangerous cholesterol level usually leads to cardiovascular disease and even stroke.Trans fat is the common name for a type of unsaturated fat with trans-isomer fatty acid(s). Trans fats may be monounsaturated or polyunsaturated but never saturated.

Unsaturated fat is a fat molecule containing one or more double bonds between the carbon atoms. Since the carbons are double-bonded to each other, there are fewer bonds available for hydrogen, so there are fewer hydrogen atoms, hence "unsaturated". Cis and trans are terms that refer to the arrangement of chains of carbon atoms across the double bond. In the cis arrangement, the chains are on the same side of the double bond, resulting in a kinked geometry. In the trans arrangement, the chains are on opposite sides of the double bond, and the chain is straight overall.

The process of hydrogenation is intended to add hydrogen atoms to cis-unsaturated fats, eliminating a double bond and making them more saturated. These saturated fats have a higher melting point, which makes them attractive for baking and extends their shelf-life. However, the process frequently has a side effect that turns some cis-isomers into trans-unsaturated fats instead of hydrogenating them completely.

There is another class of trans fats, vaccenic acid, which occurs naturally in trace amounts in meat and dairy products from ruminants.

Unlike other dietary fats, trans fats are not essential, and they do not promote good health^.The consumption of trans fats increases one's risk of coronary heart disease by raising levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol and lowering levels of "good" HDL cholesterol. Health authorities worldwide recommend that consumption of trans fat be reduced to trace amounts. Trans fats from partially hydrogenated oils are more harmful than naturally occurring oils.

Cardiovascular disease or common known as Heart attack refers to the class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins). While the term technically refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system , it is usually used to refer to those related to atherosclerosis (arterial disease). These conditions have similar causes, mechanisms, and treatments.

2009-05-29T03:20:00.000-07:00

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2009-05-29T00:14:00.000-07:00

Problem Part 1/5

Bacon Infused Waffles

The Heart-Attack-On-A-Bun Burger

Donut Fries

Bacon Cream Cheese Rolls

The Humdinger

Junkyard Dog

Two diced hot dogs covered with peppers, onions, cheese, and topped with two pieces of bacon.

Cheeseburger Waffles

Kentucky Hot Brown

A baked open-faced turkey sandwich with ham, bacon, and covered in Mornay sauce.

hocolate Chip Pancake And Sausage On-A-Stick

Hot Beef Sundae

Oreo Donut

Potachos

Thick potato chips covered with chedder, bacon, tomatoes, onions, ketchup, chives and sour cream.

Deep Fried Cheesesteak

The Cornhole

Corn on the cob wrapped in hickory bacon with two hot dogs and two Colby-Jack cheese sticks wrapped in ground beef.

Bacon Wrapped French Toast Sticks Stonehenge

The Fifth Third Burger

A 5/3 of a pound beef patty with lettuce, tomato, salsa, sour cream, chili and Fritos on an eight-inch sesame seed bun.

Elvis Donut

Peanut butter glazed donut topped with bananas and bacon.

Sausage Fatty

A giant Jimmy Dean Maple Sausage filled with bacon, cream cheese, mushrooms, jalapeños and Colby cheese.

Turkish Kebab Pizza

Hamburger Cake

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2009-05-29T00:08:00.000-07:00

Problem Part 2/5

Cracklin’

Pieces of pork fat, meat, and skin twice deep fried.

Chicken And Waffles

The Camvan Carnage

Two fried chicken breast burgers with eight strips of bacon, melted cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, ketchup, and four slices of butter on fried wheat bread.

Chicken Fried Steak Omelet

Egg omelet filled with hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese, chunks of chicken-fried steak, and smothered in sausage gravy.

Taco Town Taco

Saturday Night Live-inspired: crunchy beef taco with nacho cheese, lettuce, tomato and southwestern sauce wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with a layer of refried beans in between, then wrapped in a corn tortilla with a layer of Monterey Jack cheese in a deep fried gordita shell with guacamole sauce baked in a corn husk topped with pico de gallo, wrapped in a crepe, filled with egg, griere cheese, sausage and portobello mushrooms, all wrapped in a chicago-style deep dish pizza wrapped in a blueberry pancake and finally deep fried with spicy vegetarian chili dipping sauce.

Deep Fried Pepperoni Pizza

Fat Sam

Cheesesteak sandwich with chicken fingers, french fries, mozzarella sticks, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, bacon, and topped with egg and hot sauce.

Secret Treasure Loaf

A loaf of ground Spam cubes with a Velveeta cheese center topped with a layer of hot Velveeta.

Sandwich Cake

A layer of deviled ham, chicken salad and olive-nut spread between a whole loaf white bread surrounded by four packages of strawberry cream cheese.

Bacon And Fudge Danish Breakfast Sandwich

Circus Waffle

A brownie and muliticolored sprinkle infused waffle topped with vanilla soft serve, coconut shavings, banana, hot fudge, Cap’n Crunch, and sprinkles.

Chicken Fried Bacon With Gravy

Teesside Meat Feast

Chicken topped with pepperoni, ham and garlic butter on french fries covered in cheese.

Egg n’ Ham Sammich

A regular ham and cheese sandwich but topped with 11 sunny-side up egg yolks.

Breakfast Cake

Two layers of egg, sausage, bacon, cheese quiche with country gravy in between, topped with gravy icing garnished with bacon bits.

Munchy Box

Doner kebab meat on top of a naan bread with french fries, Glasgow salad, onion rings, pakora, chicken tikka and two tubs of sauce in a twelve inch pizza box.

Carne Asada Fries

French Fries topped with carne asada beef, guacamole, sour cream, and melted cheese.

Chocolate Covered Bacon

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2009-05-29T00:03:00.000-07:00

Problem Part 3/5

Breakfast Sushi

Bacon, egg, hash browns and rice rolled into sushi.

Shake Shack Double Stack

A deep fried cheese-stuffed portabello mushroom between two cheeseburgers.

In-N-Out Animal Style French Fries

French fried covered in american cheese, sauteed onions, and thousand island dressing.

Bacon Cheese Pizza Burger

Giant burger between two large meat pizzas, eggs, bacon, colby and pepper jack cheese.

Bacon Crust Pizza With Bacon

Gravy Pizza

Deep Fried Cheeseburger On-A-Stick

Cafeteria Surprise

French fries covered with cheddar cheese, sour cream, ground beef, guacamole and Doritos.

Three Little Pigs Sandwich

Smoked ham sandwich with breaded pork cutlet, two strips of bacon, two fried eggs, coated with gruyere on a brioche bun.

The Bulldog

A hot dog wrapped in american cheese and an eggroll wrapper then deep fried. Served with a thousand island and teriyaki dipping sauce.

The Rusty Anchor

Burger and fries covered in coney sauce, cheddar, onion and cheese sauce.

Monte Cristo

Deep fried ham, turkey american and swiss cheese sandwich with rasberry preserves and topped with powdered sugar.

The Mother-In-Law

A corn-roll tamale in a hot dog bun covered with chili and topped with onions and peppers.

The Pattie LaBurger

A triple bacon cheeseburger with deep fried patties as buns.

Bacon Chocolate Cake

Deep Fried Banana Split

Mitraillette

Fried hamburger meat, steak or sausage topped with french fries and sauce in a demi-baguette.

Deep Fried Cadbury Creme Egg

Corn Dog Casserole

Layers composed of hash brown patties, crumbled bacon, baked beans, corn, french fries topped by corn dog slices with mustard icing.

McSurf N’ Turf

A McDonald’s Fish-O-Filet inside a Quarter Pounder with cheese.

The Meatlog

A quarter pound hot dog with cheddar cheese and bacon wrapped in a mixture of beef and sausage.

The Slayer

A pile of fries topped with a burger, chili, cherry peppers, andouille, onions smothered in jack cheese.

Bacon Chili-Topped Cheeseburger

A whole cheeseburger topped with bacon chili and cheese.

Two Pound McDonald’s Cheeseburger

Toad In The Hole

Sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter served with vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy and served in an edible square bowl.

2009-05-28T23:59:00.000-07:00

Problem Part 4/5

The Bacone

A bacon cone filled with scrambled eggs and country gravy topped with a biscuit.

Meat Cake

Meatloaf with potatoes and ketchup for icing.

Scotch Egg On-A-Stick

A hard boiled egg on-a-stick wrapped in sausage, rolled in breadcrumbs, and then deep fried.

The Loco Moco

A bed of rice topped with a large burger patty topped with a fried egg covered in brown gravy.

White Castle Casserole

Six White Castle burgers topped with gravy and American cheese baked in a casserole dish.

The Mega Mel Burger

Burger consisting of five pounds of beef, one pound of bacon and a quarter pound of cheese.

Snack Pizza Bomb

Pizza topped with french fries, sliced corn dogs, popcorn chicken and Doritos.

Horseshoe Sandwich

Two pieces of toast topped with two hamburger patties with cheese and then covered with fries.

Fried Chicken Skin

Hamburger Crust Pizza

McGangBang

A McChicken sandwich inside a double cheeseburger.

Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

9 Decker Filet-O-Fish Sandwich

The Thunderdome

Three stacks of bacon, sausage, elk meat, onions and cheese between tortillas all topped with sour cream, two fried eggs and scallions.

Meta-Pizza

Pizza topped with mini-pizzas.

Ulster Fry

Fried potato farl, bangers, rashers, egg and mushrooms.

The Kannibal

Three meat patties, one beef sausage, one ham sausage paddy, one fried egg and sliced ham covered in minced beef sandwiched in an over-sized bun.

Lankford’s Gluttoneer

Half pound prime rib/sirloin/rib eye patty, american cheese, onions, maple bacon, hot link sausage, ketchup and honey mustard.

Bacon And Cheese Chicken

Chicken breasts in teriyaki sauce, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese and topped with bacon.

Hot Dog And French Fry Pizza

Tempura Fried Cheesecake With Whipped Creme

Friders

Deep fried White Castle cheeseburgers.

Bacon Burger Dog With Cheese

Hot dog wrapped in cheese, wrapped in ground beef, wrapped in bacon.

2009-05-28T23:55:00.000-07:00

Problem Part 5/5

Ditch Dogs

Two hot dogs topped with mac ‘n cheese.

The Garbage Plate

A combination of either cheeseburger, hamburger, Italian sausages, steak, chicken, white or red hots, a grilled cheese sandwich, fried fish, or eggs, served on top of one or two of the following: home fries, fries, beans, and mac salad. The plate is adorned with optional mustard, onions or hot sauce.

Mega Double Stuff Oreo

Corn Dog Pizza

The Double Bacon Hamburger Fatty Melt

Three bacon-stuffed grilled cheese sandwichs for buns, cheese, bacon and two four-ounce beefs patties.

French Fry-Encased Hot Dog On A Stick

Turbaconucken

A chicken inside a duck inside a turkey, all wrapped in bacon.

Giant Breakfast Burrito

A seven pound breakfast burrito stuffed with potatoes, eggs, onions, and ham bits, lots of cheese on top and smothered in red chile.

The Pizza Hut Double Roll Pizza

A pizza with a hot dog wrapped in bacon pigs in a blanket crust. The center is filled with italian sausage, ham, bacon, bacon bits, sliced tomato, mushroom, onion, peppers, garlic chips, basil, black pepper and tomato sauce. It can also be flavored with maple syrup and ketchup.

Giant Kit Kat

The Romellete

An omlette made with eggs and Ramen noodles.

Deep Fried Coca-Cola

The Meat Ship

Made from bacon, sausages, pastry, franks and pork mince.

Gregory’s 120 Ounce Steak

Brick Of Cheese

The Kitchen Sink

Denny’s Belly Buster

Candied Bacon Ice Cream

Tongue And Pastrami Sandwich

Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

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2009-05-28T21:29:00.000-07:00

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!

The task of cooking a big meal after a full day of work might seem kind of daunting. You might be tempted to make a side trip to the closest fast food restaurant or maybe order a pizza. While that might be OK once a month or so, don't make it a habit. Those fast foods are loaded with saturated fats, sodium, sugar and calories.

Does that mean you are doomed to spend an hour and a half in the kitchen every night if you want to feed your family healthy meals? Nope. Not at all. Some tasty and healthy shortcuts can make cooking easy and delicious. All that is required is the right kitchen equipment and a little smart shopping at your grocery store to make healthy choices.

But first we will like to show you some of the problems and solutions that is cause by unhealthy diet. Please click on the pictures-link below.

The Problems

The Solutions

2009-02-19T08:26:00.000-08:00

Professor Paul Zane Pilzer

The Next Trillion

The Perfect Storm

2009-02-13T05:12:00.000-08:00

Philippines Forms

2009-02-13T00:43:00.000-08:00

Scientific Advisory Council

Representing health-care professionals worldwide who recommend USANA products to their patients, USANA's Scientific Advisory Council is comprised of independent USANA Associates who provide USANA with valuable insights into product applications and efficacy, as well as feedback on how well the products work and how best to promote human health.

Chairperson Peter W. Rugg, M.D., FACEP

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Dr. Peter Rugg is board certified in internal medicine and emergency medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He works with athletes to improve conditioning, performance, and endurance; and he regularly lectures on optimal nutrition, lifestyle enhancement, and the connection between nutrition and prevention of degenerative diseases.

Monica Lewis, MB ChB
Dr. Monica Lewis takes a holistic approach to treating and preventing chronic and hormonal issues by addressing well being for the whole person, which encompasses a number of lifestyle factors, including nutritional supplementation, along with the best of conventional medicine. She has co-authored a series of books with her cardiologist husband, Dr. Gerald Lewis, in the Fad, Fable or Fact? series, including Dietary Supplements, Your Heart-An Owner's Manual, and CANCER-A Threat To Your Life? Or A Chance To Take Control Of Your Future? She regularly speaks on a wide range of health topics.

Bart Moore, M.D.
Diplomate of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine and board certified as a physician nutrition specialist, Dr. Bart Moore practices nutritional/preventive medicine in Walla Walla, Washington. He enjoys physician and community health education, giving frequent presentations and seminars on a wide variety of nutrition and lifestyle issues.

Christine Wood, M.D., FAAP
A practicing pediatrician and author of How to Get Kids to Eat Great & Love It, Dr. Christine Wood is an expert in nutritional medicine for children and speaks on healthy lifestyles to parents worldwide. She has been featured in several magazines, television, and radio programs; and she is active in addressing childhood obesity with schools, parents, and health professionals.

Ray Strand, M.D.
Quickly becoming one of the world's leading authorities in nutritional medicine, Dr. Ray Strand has been involved in a private family practice for over 30 years. During the past 12 years, he has focused his practice on preventive and nutritional medicine. He has lectured on this subject across the United States, Canada, and Australia. He is the author of Releasing Fat, What Your Doctor Doesn't Know about Nutritional Medicine, and Death by Prescription.

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2009-02-13T00:38:00.000-08:00

Athletic Advisory Council

The establishment of USANA’s Athletic Advisory Council, composed of top Olympic athletes, world-renowned coaches, and sports science professionals from a variety of disciplines, is dedicated to educating athletes and the public about the health-enhancing properties of nutritional supplements and issues related to banned substances. The addition of this advisory council, which will grow and expand with the company, is another benchmark illustration of the USANA Difference.

“The USANA family has become my team. Together we are making a difference in what impacts people most—their health.”

—USANA Associate and Athletic Advisory Council member Jennifer Azzi—retired WNBA Star, Olympic Gold Medalist, Naismith Award Winner, and member of the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame

Council Members

(left to right)

Denis Waitley, Ph.D. (Chair)
Don Beebe
JoAnn Dahlkoetter, Ph.D
Arif Khatib
Richelle Lund

(left to right)

Joanne McLeod
Derek Parra
Jose Antonio Rivera
Dr. Jeff Schutt
Greg Werner

USANA products listed on Informed-Sport web site

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) today announced that six of its nutritional supplements are currently listed with Informed-Sport, a supplement testing program designed to test supplements and their ingredients for inadvertent contamination with substances prohibited in sport.

Informed-Sport and its sister organization, Informed-Choice, certify that nutritional products have been tested by the world's leading independent laboratory for substances banned by the governing bodies of world sports.

"We are delighted at USANA's continued support of HFL's supplement testing services, and in particular, their backing of both the Informed-Choice and Informed-Sport programs," said Catherine Judkins, Business Development Manager for HFL Sport Science. "Through these services, USANA can reassure their customers that USANA products are safe to use."

In recent months, USANA's Mega Antioxidant, Chelated Mineral, Active Calcium(TM), Procosa(R) II, Poly C(R) and Body Rox(TM) supplements have been regularly tested and found free of prohibited substances by HFL Sport Science, the testing lab for Informed-Choice and Informed-Sport.

"We are proud to have our high-quality products listed by a trusted third-party organization like HFL Sport Science," said Dr. Tim Wood, USANA Executive Vice President of Research and Development.

USANA Health Sciences strives to provide products that are safe and effective for both athletes and the general public through exceptional quality systems and manufacturing practices. This listing by Informed-Sport is yet another demonstration that USANA truly provides Nutritionals You Can Trust."

USANA's safe and high-quality products have helped it become the official supplement provider of premier athletic organizations including US Speedskating, Speed Skating Canada, Biathlon Canada, Cross Country Canada, USA Luge, USA Bobsled and the elite athletes of the WTA Sony Ericsson Tour.

At a time when many athletes are concerned that taking a supplement could jeopardize their ability to qualify for competition, USANA has stepped forward to create a powerful athlete guarantee. The company has entered into agreements with select Olympic athletes that guarantee that should an athlete test positive for a banned substance as a result of taking a USANA nutritional product, USANA will compensate the athlete up to two times his or her earnings up to $1 million. USANA proves its commitment to athletes and its confidence in its products by offering the same guarantee to the elite tennis players of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.

For more information about Informed-Sport and its testing parameters, visit www.informed-sport.com.

See Educational links and downloads:

Booklet - Supplements and Banned Substance Contamination: Offering an Informed Choice

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2009-02-13T00:31:00.000-08:00

USANA Sponsored Athletes

Sony Ericsson WTA Tour
"Up until now, the inability of our players to take vitamins and health supplements without fear of accidentally ingesting a prohibited substance has been a real issue. In USANA, the Tour has found a manufacturer that cannot only meet the Tour's...rigorous anti-doping standards, but one that is also willing to back it up with both athlete and Tour guarantees. This is fantastic news for players, and a critically important step forward in ensuring player health while maintaining the strict anti-doping standards that are necessary to continue to ensure that women's tennis remains a clean sport."

-Larry Scott, CEO of the 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

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

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.”

Team Kelly Scott, Curling
“With all the traveling and competing the team does throughout the year, we feel that taking USANA supplements over the past two years has helped to keep us healthy and able to compete at our full potential.”

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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.”

Kelly Timberman, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)
“Those who have health, have hope and those who have hope can accomplish anything.”

Ryan Ragan, Professional Surfer
“USANA products give me the endurance I need both in and out of the water.*”

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^TM weight management program, Nutrimeal^TM 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.”*

Vassiliy Jirov, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Boxing Champion
“I am as determined and proactive with my health needs as I am with my boxing career. I’ve researched the best possible nutritional supplements in the world—not all supplements are equal. I stand by only the best quality. I have used numerous USANA® supplements, drinks, and other USANA products for over a year now, and I believe they are the most effective, best quality supplements on the market…I believe in USANA products and will continue to utilize them for many years to come.”

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, Ice Hockey NHLPA
“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.”*

Soren Thompson, Olympic Fencer
“USANA® Nutritionals are an indispensable part of my overall health and training program. They keep me alert, healthy, and recovered through over 100,000 flight miles per year, erratic sleep schedules, countless hours in the gym and weight room, and all kinds of injuries. I would not be able to consistently perform at the highest level without them!”*

Shayla Worley, World Champion Elite Gymnast
"I have been taking USANA® supplements for the past two-and-a-half years, and I have really noticed a difference in the way my body feels during workouts—strength-wise and energy-wise. One of the most important things to me is that I can take these high-quality supplements every day with the confidence of knowing they are 100 percent legal (since I am tested quarterly by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency) and that I will never test positive for any illegal substances.

"USANA's Nutrimeal™ shakes are how I start every morning. They are a healthy way to begin the day and an excellent kick for my metabolism."

Stephanie McCann, Pole Vaulter
"Nutrition and supplementation are both a very important part of my training and recovery as an international track and field athlete. I have spent a lot of time researching different nutritional supplements and feel very confident that USANA has some of the best products on the market today. I am proud to tell my fellow athletes, family, and friends about the health benefits I have noticed while taking the supplements. I recover faster and feel healthier.”*

Achraf Tadili, Olympic 800-meter Track & Field Runner
“As a two time Olympian and Commonwealth and Pan American Games Medalist, I choose USANA® nutritional products as a part of a healthy lifestyle for my well-being and ability to perform to my full potential. USANA products enhance support my recovery after exercises, help me to achieve and maintain an optimal body weight, and improve daily training workouts.”*

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."*

Jeremy Powers, Jelly Belly Cycling Team
“I've been using USANA® supplements for over four years. Before my relationship with USANA, I had wished for a supplement I could depend on, trust, and that had the correct amounts of the vitamins and minerals I needed. USANA answered. USANA is the only company I know of that guarantees its products through the athlete guarantee program. With that, I go into every race with confidence, mental energy, and increased focus!”

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.”*

Jarred Rome, Olympic Track & Field Discus Thrower
"I have been a professional track and field athlete for almost a decade, and one thing that I have learned in those years is the importance of supplementation. I do not train without them, as my energy and recovery would suffer. I have tried so many other companies’ products during my career and none of them match up to USANA. I get such a great, healthy feeling using their products*. Whether you are a professional athlete or someone looking for an improved lifestyle, I would strongly recommend USANA as your everyday supplement company. Some of my favorite products are the Essentials™, Proflavanol® 90, CoQuinone® 30, BiOmega™, Procosa® II, and Hepasil DTX™" supplements.

Nigel King, Yachting
“Within a very short period of including USANA® supplements and Nutrimeal^TM shakes in my diet, I noticed a substantial increase in my energy. The HealthPak 100™ daily dietary supplement pack provides me with essential nutrients vital for maintaining health and energy during the extreme demands of ocean racing.”*

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*."

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FAQs for Philippine Market

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The Philippine Payment Service (PPS), which allows payment by cash at any Union Bank branch for USANA purchases, will be available from Monday, February 2, 2009. This additional payment option will help those who choose not to use a credit card for their online transactions.

To facilitate pre-enrolled prospective Distributors who have been waiting for the PPS to finalize their enrollment, we have extended the deadline for doing so by two weeks - to Saturday, February 14, 2009.

Pre-enrolled prospective Distributors using the PPS to finalize their USANA applications should make their payment to a Union Bank branch at least two days before the deadline, so that USANA can receive the confirmation of their payment on time.

While the deadline for pre-enrolled prospective Distributors to complete their application and purchase a Starter Kit has been extended, the original deadline for pre-enrolled prospective Distributors to activate three Business Centers and to qualify as a PaceSetter or a Platinum PaceSetter will remain unchanged–on Friday, March 13, 2009.

On Preferred Customers

1) What is the difference between a Distributor and a Preferred Customer (PC)?
A Distributor participates in USANA’s compensation plan by purchasing products for resale and personal consumption, earning commissions and bonuses for selling USANA products. A Preferred Customer is an end consumer of USANA products. The PC cannot sell USANA products and does not earn any money through the USANA compensation plan. Both the Distributor and the PC can buy products at wholesale prices, or Autoship prices see Q4).

2) How much does it cost to become a USANA Preferred Customer?
There is no cost to become a Preferred Customer. Just fill up the “Preferred Customer Order Form”, which you can get from the Distributor who introduces you to the USANA products (USANA calls this person your “sponsor”), or from the USANA office in Makati. The first time you purchase from USANA, you will receive a USANA Preferred Customer Identification Number, which you can use to make future purchases directly from USANA.

3) Do I need to buy a Starter Kit to become a Preferred Customer?
No. A Preferred Customer does not need to buy a Starter Kit (or Business Development System), and there are no annual renewal fees to pay.

4) Can Preferred Customers sign up for Autoship? If so, can they buy USANA products at Autoship prices?
Yes. Preferred Customers enjoy Autoship prices under the same rules as Distributors. To do so, fill up the “Autoship” section of the Preferred Customer Form or sign up online.

5) Why do you ask for my Credit Card details?
To take part in USANA’s Autoship program, which entitles you to a 10% discount on your purchases, USANA needs to be able to charge you for your purchases automatically every four or eight weeks. (See FAQ section on Autoship for more details.)

6) Can non-residents of the Philippines become Preferred Customers?
Yes, but USANA will not ship to an address outside the Philippines.

7) Do I need identification papers to become a Preferred Customer?
No. You do not need to submit identification documents to become a Preferred Customer.

8) Do I have to come to your Makati office personally to register?
You can. Or you can have your sponsor register you as a Preferred Customer online.

9) Can a Preferred Customer ask his sponsor, or a friend, to purchase products for him subsequently?
Yes, with proper authorization.

10) If I have previously registered as a Preferred Customer under one sponsor, can I later become a Preferred Customer (or a Distributor) under a different sponsor?
Yes. You should cancel your first Preferred Customer status, and then re-enroll under the new sponsor - either as a Preferred Customer or as a Distributor.

11) Why would a Distributor sponsor Preferred Customers?
Distributors often choose not to make a profit when selling to a close friend. So instead of retailing, a Distributor can register his or her friends as Preferred Customers instead. This way, these friends know they are getting the best prices possible for the products, and the Distributor does not need to deliver products every time or worry about the hassle of stocking an inventory of USANA products. The Distributor benefits because purchases made by the Preferred Customers he sponsored count towards his or her Group Sales Volume.

On Becoming New Distributors

1) How do I become a USANA Distributor in the Philippines?
You can fill up the “USANA Philippines Distributor Application” form, sign it, initial the back page, and send it to USANA’S Makati office. Alternatively, you can get your sponsor to help you enroll online (see Q5).

2) I do not have a Tax Identification Number. Can I become a USANA Distributor?
USANA requires the Tax Identification Number from all applicants who wish to become a Distributor. If you do not have a Tax Identification Number, you should obtain one before enrolling as a Distributor.

3) Why does USANA not accept other forms of identification, like a Driver's License number, or a Social Security number?
USANA is required by law to withhold income tax on commissions, so all Philippine Distributors must have a Tax Identification Number for this purpose. Since accepting different forms of identification can make it impractical to verify that each person is submitting a unique Distributor application, USANA uses the Tax Identification Number as the only acceptable proof of identity.

4) What is the difference between a USANA Distributor and a USANA Associate?
In some markets, Distributors and Associates are treated differently because of tax implication. However, the two terms can be used interchangeably in the Philippines.

5) How can I enroll online?
Your sponsor will help you enroll online by logging into his or her USANA website. You can order your Starter Kit and any initial product over the internet, and you can sign the Distributorship Agreement digitally online.

6) How much do I have to pay in enrollment fee, or joining fee?
There is no fee to enroll in USANA. All you need is to purchase a Business Development System (BDS; or sometimes called the Starter Kit) for Php 990.

7) Can I opt for an electronic version of the Starter Kit?
No. The e-BDS is not available in the Philippines.

8) Can my spouse hold a separate USANA Distributorship?
Spouses can hold separate Distributorships if one is downline of the other; and each of them operates a bona fide independent USANA business. Otherwise, they can only register as co-applicants in the same Distributorship.

9) Can I hold a personal USANA Distributorship, and still register a company to hold a separate USANA distributorship?
No. If you are a Distributor under your personal name, a company / business with you as a sole proprietor, partner or main director cannot hold another distributorship.

10) Must my co-applicant be a member of my family?
No, your co-applicant can be any eligible person who you want to work with to build your USANA business.

On Activating Business Centers

1) Can I activate my Business Center(s) at the same time I enroll?
Yes, most Distributors do. You produce 150 Sales Volume Points to activate 1 Business Center, or 450 Sales Volume Points to activate 3 Business Centers. The USANA Philippine Price List shows you the number of Sales Volume Points for every product. Sales tools like the Health and Freedom Newspaper do not carry Sales Volume Points.

2) Can I enroll as a Distributor now, but activate my Business Center later?
Yes. USANA does not set a time limit to activate your Business Center. You may activate your Business Center several weeks or months after you have become a Distributor. To activate 3 Business Centers, however, you must produce 450 Sales Volume Points within six Fridays from the day you enroll, or else you lose your second and third Business Centers. But remember that a Business Center does not earn commission until it is activated.

3) I want to activate 3 Business Centers. Why does my sponsor say it is better to have the 450 Sales Volume Points all in my first order?
By doing so, USANA allocates 150 points to your 001 Business Center, 150 points to your 002 Business Center, and 150 SV points to your 003 Business Center. In this way, you start off with Sales Volume Points on the left and right sides of your 001 Business Center - points which are commissionable. If you accumulate the 450 Sales Volume Points over several purchases, they will all go into your 001 Business Center as Personal Sales Volume (PSV), for which you do not earn commission.

4) Am I entitled to Autoship prices for my (first) purchase that activates my Business Center(s)?
Yes, if you sign on for AutoShip during enrollment. If you choose not to enroll in Autoship, then you will be charged wholesale prices.

5) What is a 3-BC Pack?
It is a set of pre-determined USANA products for the convenience of new Distributors who want to activate three Business Centers. The pack usually comes with a great discount, as well as free Downline Management access. Check the Price List to see the content of the 3-BC pack(s) available.

6) Can I activate my Business Centers with products of my choice?
Yes, you can choose any combination of products you like to make up the 150 Sales Volume Points (for 1-BC) or 450 Sales Volume Points (for 3-BCs).

7) Does the 3-BC Pack entitle a sponsor to earn a “Fast Start” bonus?
No. Unlike some markets, USANA Philippines does not award the sponsor a “Fast Start” bonus when the person he or she sponsors purchases a 3-BC Pack.

8) Does the 3-BC Pack come with event registration and other sales tools?
No.

On Enrolling Non-Philippine Citizens

1) Can non-Philippine citizens enroll as distributors in the Philippines?
Yes, non-Philippine citizens who are resident in the Philippines can do so.

2) What documents do you require for such registrations?
An applicant will need to have a permanent address, a personal bank account and a Tax Identification Number in the Philippines, as proof of your identity, as well as proof of your legal permission to work and earn an income in the Philippines.

3) Can I actively prospect and sponsor friends in Thailand, Indonesia, etc. as Distributors?
No. USANA does not allow you to build a business in a market before it is officially open All sponsorship activities can only start when USANA makes an official announcement that a country is open.

4) Can I retail USANA products in foreign countries like Thailand and Indonesia?
No. products made for the Philippines may not be approved for sale in these countries, and their formulations and labels may not comply with the local regulations. USANA products you bring to foreign countries may be confiscated by local authorities.

On Transferring a Foreign Distributorship to the Philippines

1) Can any Distributor transfer his or her Distributorship from another country to the Philippines?
Yes, if you are now a long-term resident of the Philippines; and your existing USANA Distributorship is in good standing. [Note: We do not allow such a transfer during the first six months of launching USANA Philippines.]

2) Why should I transfer my USANA distributorship to the Philippines?
You receive your commission in the Philippines, and participate in all local promotional and recognition activities. If you plan to reside and develop your business primarily in the Philippines, you should transfer your distributorship here.

3) What do I do to transfer my distributorship?

(a) Fill in the Change from Foreign Address section of the “Change to Distributor Account” form.
(b) Attach a completed “USANA Philippine Distributor Application” form signed by both main and co-applicants. Your must provide your local address, and a Philippine bank account in your name.
(c) You may also wish to transfer your Autoship to the Philippines. If so, make sure that you have a payment method accepted in the Philippines. (See Q6)

All forms can be downloaded from the website, and a transfer fee applies.

4) Why does USANA charge a transfer fee?
To discourage distributors who

(a) transfer their distributorship from one country to another to take advantage of currency exchange fluctuations;
(b) start sponsoring in a country before USANA declares it open.

5) Do I still need to buy a Philippine Starter Kit (or Business Development System) after transferring my distributorship?
Yes. Since you are a Philippine Distributor, you will need the local BDS to understand the products, policies and procedures of USANA Philippines.

6) What happens to my Autoship arrangement? Will it be automatically transferred along with my distributorship to the Philippines?
No. To move your Autoship to the Philippines, you will need to cancel the Autoship in your original country, and set up a new Autoship in the Philippines. Be aware that Sales Volume points for the same products in your original country can be different in the Philippines, so a 100-point order in your original country may translate to more or fewer than 100 points if the same products are ordered in the Philippines. Also, you may need a new payment method for your Philippine Autoship.

7) If I am only building my USANA business in the Philippines for six months, can maintain my distributorship in, say Hong Kong, and just change my AutoShip to the Philippines?
Yes. You sign up for AutoShip here, and cancel your Hong Kong Autoship during the few months that you are based in the Philippines.

8) My one-year distributorship in Australia expires in April. If I transfer my distributorship to the Philippines in March, how will it affect the annual renewal of my Distributorship?
The transfer does not affect the timing of renewal. USANA will deduct Php 940 and renew your distributorship for you in the Philippines in April if you had authorized the company to do so.

On Transferring or Assigning Distributorship to Another Person

1) Can I transfer my distributorship to another person?
Yes, subject to the conditions in USANA’s Policy and Procedures. A transfer fee will apply. The beneficiary will also need to purchase a Business Development System (Starter Kit) for Php 990.

2) Can I transfer just some of my Business Centers to another person, and keep the other Business Centers to myself?
No. Once you transfer, all Business Centers will go to the beneficiary of the transfer.

3) How do I go about transferring my Distributorship to my friend?
Write a letter to USANA to request for the transfer. Attach the “Transfer of Distributorship” form, signed by you, your sponsor and the beneficiary.

4) Can I transfer or assign my Distributorship to another USANA distributor, or an ex-distributor?
No, not even if the beneficiary has been inactive in USANA for more than a year.

5) If I have one Business Center activated at the time of transfer, does my beneficiary have a choice to “upgrade” the Distributorship to three Business Centers upon the transfer?
Yes, if he or she requests for, and activates, the other two Business Centers at the point of transfer. To do so, he or she will have to produce 450 points in sales volume at the time of transfer.

On USANA’s Compensation Plan

1) Has USANA’s compensation plan been approved by the Philippine government?
The Philippine government does not formally license Direct Selling companies, nor approve their compensation plans. Nevertheless, USANA’s compensation plan adheres to all local laws in protecting its customers and Distributors.

2) Does USANA offer the same compensation plan in the Philippines that it offers in other parts of the world?
The compensation plan in the Philippines follows that in the United States and most other countries in which USANA operates.

3) Are Philippine Distributors entitled to the new Matching Bonus and Elite Bonus that were introduced in August 2008?
Yes.

4) As a Philippine Distributor, can I sponsor Distributors and Preferred Customers in other countries where USANA is open, like Malaysia and Hong Kong?
Yes. The Sales Volume Points they and their organization produce will become part of your downline volume. This is an advantage of USANA’s global seamless compensation plan.

On Ordering Products

1) How can I place an order with USANA in the Philippines?
You can come personally to USANA’s Makati office, fax or mail in your order, or better still -place your order online, because you can get a special Php 100 discount if you place an order online, subject to conditions.

2) Will the products be delivered to my home?
You can decide whether to collect the products from USANA’s Makati office personally, or have them delivered to your home or office for a fee. (See Q5).

3) Does USANA have other Sales Centers or stocking points outside of your Makati office, from where I can purchase products?
No, USANA will send your orders to your designated address if you live too far to pick them up personally from USANA’s Makati office.

4) How can I place an online order? And how do I pay for it?
Go to www.usana.com and log in using your Distributor ID and password. Click on the Shop@USANA link at the top of the page. USANA will charge your order using the payment instruction you indicated in your Application, e.g., VISA, MasterCard, or the Philippine Payment Service (PPS).

5) How much do you charge for home delivery?
You pay 3% of the value of your order or Php 250 (VAT inclusive), whichever is higher, for delivery anywhere in the Philippines. Shipping is free if your order is Php 30,000 or more.

6) My brother and I are both distributors. If we place our individual orders at the same time, can we have them delivered together for a one-time shipping and handling charge?
No. Each order attracts its own shipping and handling fee.

7) How long after I place an order will I receive my home-delivery products?
If the delivery address is in Metro Manila, you should receive your products between 24 and 36 hours after you place an order; but it may take up to four business days for delivery to reach destinations in Mindanao and Visayas.

Please take into account additional delays if you are paying by PPS (one or two business days) or checks (up to three business days), because shipment will only be made after USANA receives confirmation of your payment from the bank.

8) What happens if I am not at home to receive my products?
The delivery company (DHL) will make two attempts to deliver. If both fail, you will have to arrange to collect your products from its local office.

9) Can I order products for a friend and have USANA deliver it directly to her?
Yes, if your friend lives in the Philippines. If your friend lives in another country where USANA operates, you will have to order products from that local USANA office, and pay any shipping charges they impose. USANA Philippines cannot deliver products outside the Philippines.

10) Why does USANA’s online system / customer service representative stop me from placing a big order of products?
USANA restricts Distributors to orders of not more than Php 35,000 a month. This limits Distributors from purchasing unreasonable quantities of products for the sole purpose of advancing in rank, or qualifying for commissions and bonuses. To place an order exceeding Php 35,000, you will have to justify the amount you wish to purchase to one of the USANA managers in charge.

On Accepted Payment Methods

1) What payment methods does USANA accept?

For orders you place personally at the Makati office, USANA accepts cash, personal and cashier’s checks from the Union Bank, credit cards from VISA and MasterCard, and debit cards bearing the VISA Electron and MasterCard Electronic logos that do not require the physical entry of a PIN for approval.
For online orders (including your four-weekly Autoship orders), you can pay with a VISA or MasterCard credit card. If you do not have one, you can pay USANA through the Union Bank with a special arrangement called the Philippine Payment Service (PPS), as explained Question 4.
For mail-in orders, you can enclose a personal check or a cashier’s check from the Union Bank. Or, you can authorize USANA to charge it to your credit card (VISA or MasterCard) if the credit card details are on USANA’s file.

The method of payment you choose will determine when the products will be available for pick up or delivery, and when you will receive the volume points for the order.

2) Can I pay by other credit cards or charge cards like American Express or Diners Club?
No.

3) Why does USANA not accept personal checks from a bank other than the Union Bank?
Because of a special arrangement, USANA is able to clear personal checks drawn on the Union Bank by the third business day, allowing it to process an order and release the products efficiently. Checks from other banks may take up to seven business days to clear, making it difficult for both USANA and you.

4) What is the Philippine Payment Service (PPS), and how does it work?
This is a special arrangement that USANA has made with the Union Bank of the Philippines, so that you can deposit money into USANA’s account from any of Union Bank’s branches throughout the country. After you have placed an order online, or have created an Autoship order, USANA will provide you the details (e.g., total order amount, order reference numbers, etc.) so that you can make the payment at a convenient branch of the bank. You do so by filling up a Union Bank "BILLS PAYMENT SLIP", writing "BA - UHS" as the company you are paying to, and remembering to include the Reference Number that USANA has provided you. Pay the full amount of your order to the Teller in cash. The bank will then transfer the money to USANA, usually by the next working day.

How Do I Fill in a Union Bank Bills Payment Slip (version 1)
How Do I Fill in a Union Bank Bills Payment Slip (version 2)

5) Do I have to open a bank account with the Union Bank in order to pay USANA by the Philippine Payment Service?
Not at all – as long as you pay the amount in cash to the teller, Union Bank will help you transfer the money to USANA. Union Bank account holders have the additional advantage of using the debit-to-account feature, so they do not have to physically bring cash to the teller.

6) Will I have to pay a fee for using the Philippine Payment Service?
No. Union Bank will charge USANA for this service, making it free of charge to all Distributors.

7) How will I receive the PPS details to make payment at my local Union Bank branch?

If your order online, the system will provide you the details at the ‘check out’ screen

If it is an Autoship order, USANA will send you an email containing the details.

Alternatively, you can call USANA’s Distributor Service for the details anytime after an order is generated.

8) How long after I received the PPS details must I pay at my local Union Bank branch?
Please pay as soon as you can, because it will take at least one business day for USANA to receive confirmation of your payment, and the sales volume for your order will not be posted until your payment is confirmed. If, for example, you received a PPS notification for your Autoship order on Monday, but waited until late Thursday afternoon to pay at the Union Bank, the sales volume may be posted too late to meet the Friday cut-off for the current commission week. (See Q 8)

9) How long after I make a payment will my products be ready for collection or shipment?
Your order will be processed and products made available for collection or shipment when USANA has received confirmation of your payment.

If you are paying by cash or credit card, the payment is confirmed immediately.

If you are paying by the Philippine Payment Service (PPS), there will be at minimum a one-business-day delay, to allow USANA to receive the payment confirmation from your Union Bank branch.

If you are paying by a personal check or cashier’s check, there will be a three-business-day delay for the check to clear.

10) Will the method of payment I choose to use affect the date my commissionable sales volume is posted?
Yes. As with shipping products, USANA will only post sales volume upon confirmation of payment. So, the (one-business-day / three-business-day) delay for product shipment above also applies to the posting of your sales volume points.

Therefore, if you are paying for your online order or Autoship order by PPS, it is advisable to make your payment to the Union Bank by Wednesday of a week, to be sure that the payment confirmation reaches USANA by Friday. This way, the volume points for the order will be reflected in the current week. If you make your payment on Friday, the confirmation from Union Bank will not reach USANA until the following Monday, and the volume points for that order will go into the following commission week. [Note: PPS payment made at the Union Bank on Thursdays will be subjected to a cut-off time for data transfer determined by the Bank, and may or may not make it to USANA on Friday.]
Similarly, if you are paying with a personal check or a cashier’s check at the USANA office, USANA must receive your check on a Monday in order to make it in time for the sales volume to be posted in the same week, because of the three-business-day delay.
**You will need to make your payment even earlier if there is a public holiday during the week.

11) I do not have a credit card. Can I use my sponsor’s, or my father’s, credit card with consent to pay for my BDS, my first order and subsequent Autoships?
Yes, but the cardholder must provide USANA with a written notice of approval. A form for this purpose is available online.

On Autoship

1) What is Autoship? Is it mandatory?
This is a standing instruction you give USANA, agreeing to be billed automatically every four weeks for an order you placed. Autoship is entirely voluntary.

2) Is Autoship the same as Auto Order?
Yes. In some USANA countries, Autoship is known as Auto Order, or APO.

3) Does Autoship automatically mean home delivery with shipping fee?
No. You can choose to pick up your Autoship orders from our Makati office to save on the shipping fee.

4) What are the benefits of enrolling in USANA’s Autoship program?

(a) Convenience
(b) A 10% saving from Wholesale price
(c) Products on hand regularly to meet sales requirement that qualifies you for commission.

5) Can a Preferred Customer sign up for Autoship too?
Yes. Preferred customers who are on Autoship enjoy the same 10% savings from Wholesale price too.

6) Is there a minimum value of order before I can go on Autoship?
No. You can go on Autoship for just a bottle of BiOmega, for example.

7) Can I place sales aids on Autoship?
Yes. Popular “auto-shipped” sales aids include DLM (the online “DownLine Management” system), and the Health and Freedom Newspaper.

8) How do I sign up for Autoship?
A new Distributor can sign up immediately by completing the Autoship section on his or her “USANA Philippine Distributor Application” form. Alternatively, you can sign up for Autoship anytime after enrollment. You may enjoy a Php 100 discount on your orders if your Autoship is set up online, instead of through USANA’s service staff.

9) How do I know when my next Autoship is due?
USANA divides the calendar into four-weekly cycles, which are color-coded. Cycle 1 is Red, Cycle 2 is Green, Cycle 3 is Blue and Cycle 4 is Yellow.
If you first set up your Autoship in a Green week, say, your next Autoship will be processed the next Green week. Please refer to the Four-Week Rolling Period Calendar in the Business Tool section of your Business Development System (Starter Kit).

10) Is there a penalty if I change the products I order on Autoship, or cancel my Autoship entirely?
No. You can change or cancel your Autoship without charge up to the Friday before the week it is due. However, after your autoship order has been processed and/or shipped, cancellation or modification will be treated as a product return or exchange, and administrative charges may apply.

11) How do I make changes to my Autoship?
The easiest way is to change your Autoship is to do it online. You may add or delete products you previously ordered, change the delivery address (as long as it is in the Philippines), or the date of your next Autoship by going to www.usana.com and logging in with your USANA ID and password. Remember to save your changes after each session. Autoship managed online can entitle you to a Php 100 discount. Alternatively, you may email or fax your instructions to Distributor Service at the USANA Makati office.

12) If I order products outside of my regular Autoship cycle, do I still enjoy Autoship prices on these “one-off” orders too?
Yes. As long as you remain enrolled in USANA’s Autoship program, all your orders will be charged at Autoship prices.

13) What are Autoships “A” and “B”?
You may set up your autoship with two different sets of products in alternating four-weekly cycles. For example, you can set Essentials and Proflavanol as the Cycle “A” order, and Essentials, BiOmega and Active Calcium as your Cycle “B” order. The system will switch back and forth between Autoship “A’ and “B” every four weeks when your orders are processed. This way, you get your supply of Essentials every four weeks, but the other products once every eight weeks.

14) Can I pay for my Autoship by cash at the USANA office?
No. To participate in Autoship, USANA needs to have a way to automatically charge you for the products once every 4 weeks. The company can only do so through a credit card (VISA or MasterCard), or through the Philippine Payment Service (PPS). For more details of the PPS, see the FAQ section on “Accepted Payment Methods.”

15) Why does USANA recommend me to pay for Autoship using my credit card instead of PPS?
Payment through credit card is quick and accurate. It also saves you a trip to the bank each time a payment falls due.
Moreover, if you pay through PPS, USANA will only process your order and release the products after it receives confirmation from Union Bank of your payment, and that can be the next business day. This also means that the volume points associated with that order will not be awarded until the payment is confirmed received by USANA.

16) If I opt for home delivery on Autoship, when will my credit card be debited, and when will I receive the products?
Your credit card will be debited every four weeks on the Sunday at the start of your color-coded week. Following is the most likely day to receive your products at home:

Metro Manila: Wednesday
Outside Metro Manila: Thursday
Outer islands: Friday

If you pay by the Philippine Payment Service (PPS), the delivery may be delayed by the period it takes for USANA to receive confirmation of your payment from the bank.

17) If I opt for self-collection for my Autoship, when can I collect the products, and what documents do I need?

If your Autoship orders are charged to your credit card, you can collect your products anytime from the Monday afternoon of your Autoship week.
If you are paying for your Autoship orders through PPS, you can only collect your products after USANA receives confirmation of your payment. This is typically the next working day.
Please bring a photo ID as proof of identity. Just let the staff know your USANA ID when you come to the Makati office Collection Point, and they will retrieve your order for you.

18) Can I collect my downline Distributor’s Autoship on her behalf?
Yes. Please ask her to give you an authorization letter. You may download an authorization form from your USANA website.

19) How do I cancel my Autoship?
You cannot cancel your Autoship online. To do so, please send a fax or email to USANA’s Distributor Service department at USANA’s Makati office. Please let USANA know a few days before your actual Autoship falls due.

20) Why has USANA cancelled my Autoship without my instructions?
The cancellation can result from:

Your credit card issuer declining to honor the amount USANA charges
The amount you pay through PPS is insufficient to cover the value of your order (including shipping and handling)
Your failure to pick up previous orders you placed for collection at USANA’s Makati office. (All orders designated for self-collection must be picked up within eight weeks.)
If none of the above applies, please contact the Distributor Service department at USANA’s Makati office for clarification.

On Returning or Exchanging Products

1) What is USANA’s return policy?
USANA has a comprehensive and generous return policy to protect the interest of consumers and Distributors. Please read Section 7 of the Policies and Procedures in your Starter Kit.

2) Do you charge Distributors a fee for returning or exchanging products?
In general, a 90% refund is made for returns of products. USANA does not charge a fee for product exchange.

3) Can I return products which are close to, or beyond the expiry date?
Products that are three months or closer to expiry are not considered in re-saleable condition, and cannot be accepted. For example, in January 2010, you cannot return or exchange products expiring April 2010 or earlier.

4) Can I return USANA products which I have bought from other countries for refund or exchange?
No. Only products you bought from USANA Philippines can be returned to USANA Philippines. If you have purchased products from USANA Hong Kong, say, you must arrange to return them to the Hong Kong office.

5) How do you define “Excessive Returns” that can lead to my termination as a Distributor?
A cumulative return (for refund) of more than Php 5,000 of products constitutes a voluntary cancellation of your Distributor Agreement. Product exchanges do not count.

6) When and how can I receive my refunds?
If you had paid for the products by credit card, USANA will credit the refund amount to the same credit card you used. If you had paid cash or check, or used the Philippine Payment Service (PPS) through Union Bank, USANA will send you a refund check. All refunds checks are made out in favor of the Main Applicant’s name as stated in the Distributor Application. USANA cannot make out refund checks to your co-Applicant or third parties. The refund process usually takes four to six weeks.

On Receiving Commissions

1) How many Philippine Pesos does 1 Commission Volume Point (CVP) equate to?
Php 48

2) Does this fluctuate weekly with the foreign currency exchange rate?
No. Any change in this exchange rate will be announced by USANA.

3) When and how are my commissions paid?
USANA pays commissions weekly, by directly crediting the bank account you specified in your Distributor Application. Sales close every Friday evening, and the commission you earned for that week should appear in your bank account seven days later (on the following Friday).

4) Can I have my commission deposited into another person’s (say a family member’s) bank account?
No. The name on the bank account must match the name of the Main Applicant for USANA distributorship.

5) Why do I not receive my commission on time?
If you are earning commission for the first time, and do not see it in your bank account, please contact USANA Distributor Service to verify that the Bank Routing Code and Bank Account Numbers have been entered correctly in our system.
Subsequent delays can happen if there is a public holiday in the Philippines, or in the United States during the week, in which case you may only receive your commission the following Monday.

6) Can you send me a commission check instead?
No. USANA Philippines does not issue commission checks. For the purpose of receiving commission, you must have a valid savings or current account with a commercial bank in the Philippines.

7) Do you charge a processing fee for crediting my commission into my bank account?
No. USANA does not charge you for transferring commissions to your bank account. However, your bank may impose a receiving fee for electronic fund transfer that is beyond USANA’s control. You can avoid this fee if the bank account you indicated for receiving commissions is with Banco de Oro, with which USANA has a fee-waiver arrangement.

8) How do I check whether my commission amount is correct?
A Commission Statement will be posted on your USANA website for the weeks you earn a commission. Log in to view. You may request for a printed statement to be sent to your home address. USANA charges a nominal amount of Php 48 for this service and the amount will be automatically deducted from the commission you earn that week.

9) Does USANA deduct or withhold income tax from my commission?
Yes, USANA withholds 10% of your commission for income tax, and issues you a quarterly statement for the amount withheld.

On Re-Entry

1) How do I receive a Re-entry Certificate?
You receive a Re-entry Certificate for each of the first two times you maximize a Business Center. There is no physical “certificate” – it is issued electronically and kept on file in your USANA account until you use it to set up and activate a new Business Center.

2) For how long is a Re-entry Certificate valid? Does it expire?
Re-entry Certificates do not expire.

3) How do I use my Re-entry Certificate to start a new Business Center?
You either fax or email to USANA’s Distributor Service department, or visit its Makati office. Please note clearly the position you want your new Business Center to be placed. To activate the new re-entered Business Centre, you need to place a one-time order or 150 Sales Volume Point or more.

4) I am already keeping a 200-point Autoship every four weeks. Do l need another 150 points to activate my new Business Center?
Yes. A 150-point Sales Volume is required each time you activate a new Business Center, and it is over and above your regular 100-point or 200-point order that qualifies you for commission.

5) Can I place my new Business Center anywhere that I choose?
Your re-entry must be placed in an open position within your own organization. Other than the first two re-entries (i.e., your 004 and 005 Business Centers), all other re-entries must meet an additional condition of being at least 10 active Distributors from another of your own Business Center.

6) How can I know which are the allowable placement positions for my re-entries?
You can track permitted re-entry positions using your Downline Management System (DLM). If you are not subscribing to the DLM, you will have to track manually.

7) I have marked a valid placement position for my re-entry. But now the system does not allow me to do so. Why?
It is likely that one or more of your downline distributors have become inactive since you last checked, making your chosen position invalid.

8) Do I have to be currently on 200-point Personal Sales Volume before I can place a re-entry?
No. But if you are not maintaining 200 PSV on a rolling four-week period, the new Business Center you place will not be active, and will not accumulate any Group Sales Volume.

9) Do Sales Volume points generated under my new Re-entry Business Center still benefit my earlier Business Centers above it?
Yes. Sales Volume (of up to 5,000 points a week) benefits all Business Centers above placed above it.

On Annual Renewal

1) Do I have to pay an annual renewal fee?
Distributors pay a Php 940 renewal fee on the anniversary month of their enrollment. There is no fee for Preferred Customers.

2) How do I pay my renewal fee?
USANA will charge it automatically to your credit card on its record. If you do not have a credit card on record, you can arrange to pay the renewal fee at the Makati office, or by using the Philippine Payment Service (PPS). If you do not wish to renew your Distributorship, please write in to cancel your Distributorship the month before.

3) What happens if I fail to renew my Distributorship?
Your Distributorship will be terminated, and if you choose to rejoin USANA at a later date, subject to compliance with USANA’s policies, you will have to start a new Distributorship anew anew. You can no longer re-activate your old Business Center(s).

On USANA Products

1) Are USANA’s products approved and licensed by the Philippine Bureau of Food and Drug (BFAD)??
USANA has submitted all its products for review and approval by the Philippine Bureau of Food and Drug (BFAD).

2) What are the PDR and MIMS that USANA products are listed on?
The Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) and the Master Index of Medical Specialities (MIMS) are the most widely recognized compilations of prescribing information used by doctors in USA and the Asian region respectively.

3) Are USANA products listed on the Philippine edition of the Master Index of Medical Specialitites (MIMS) too?
USANA expects many of its products to be listed in the Philippine MIMS by the second half of 2009.

4) Are USANA products sold in the Philippine certified “Halal” for Muslims?
No.

5) Are USANA nutritional products suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Not all of them. While USANA makes every effort to avoid using ingredients that contain animal products or by-products, it has not been possible to eliminate such ingredients entirely. Small amounts of gelatin are added by raw material suppliers of lycopene, and Vitamin D used in some of our tablets to ensure long term stability.

[Note: Any tablet containing carotenoids or Vitamin D will likely contain gelatin beadlets. If they do not, the long-term stability of these ingredients could be a problem.]

The gelatin used for the CoQuinone and BiOmega gelcaps is derived from beef. Here is a complete run-down:

Essential’s^TM MegaAntioxidant – contains small amounts of poultry and bovine gelatin beadlets from the lycopene and Vitamin D
Essential’s^TM Chelated Mineral – has NO animal by-products
Proflavanol^® – has NO animal by-products
CoQuinone 30^TM – has bovine gelatin capsules
BiOmega^TM – is fish oil in bovine gelatin capsules
Active Calcium^TM – contains small amounts of bovine gelatin beadlets from the Vitamin D.
Procosa II^TM – most commercially available glucosamine sulfate is derived from the outer shells of crustaceans. It is highly processed and purified leaving no remaining animal constituents
Hepasil DTX^TM – has NO animal by-products
Visionex^TM – has NO animal by-products

6) As some ingredients are derived from beef, is there a danger of contracting mad-cow disease?
The gelatin used in all USANA’s products is certified to be from BSE-free (Bovine Spongioform Encephelopathy) sources.

7) Why does USANA not use vegetable-derived gelatin capsules?
These capsules are very brittle and difficult to fill. They crack easily and have very poor shelf-life. Available technology for vegetable-derived gel-caps does not yet meet the standard of quality and stability that USANA insists for its products.

8) What binders are used in USANA tablets?
The binders (which are used to hold the ingredients together in the form of a tablet) are derived from plant fibers.

9) Who do I ask if I have specific questions on USANA products that my upline distributors cannot answer?
USANA’s “Ask the Scientist”, available online at www.usana.com, provides a channel for you to find out answers to more technical questions on USANA’s products.

10) Will products like the USANIMALS food supplement, Nutrimeal drink mix, Sensé skin care products, etc., be available in the Philippines soon?
Whether, and how soon, new products become available often depends on factors like the expected market for the product, results of market survey, taste tests, and approval by the local authorities. Therefore, USANA is unable to give a firm time-table of new product introductions.

11) Are the USANA products sold in the Philippines identical to those sold in other USANA markets (e.g. Singapore)?
Not all of them. As in all markets, USANA will, where necessary, make adjustments to its product formulas, labels or names, to meet local regulatory requirements.

12) Why do the Philippine Essentials not come in a box, like in other markets?
USANA is committed to protecting the environment and reducing the use of packaging.

13) Why is the recommended daily dosage for some products lower than those in the United States, and in other USANA markets?
In order to meet the local upper limits on a number of nutrients, USANA has to lower the recommended daily dosages of some nutritional products in order to maintain the original U.S. formulations. As almost all USANA products sold in the Philippines are identical in formulation to the corresponding products sold in the U.S., they are safe for consumption at either of the two recommended daily dosages.

On Income Maximizer and Downline Management

1) What is the Income Maximizer (IM)?
The Income Maximizer is a bundle of 3 advanced facilities provided online to help you develop your USANA business.
They are:

(a) The Downline Management System (DLM)
(b) Web-hosting
(c) A 5 Megabyte Web-mail

Together, they cost Php 990 for 4 weeks.

2) How do I get access to Income Maximizer?
You simply add Income Maximizer to your Autoship as an additional item. Income Maximizer does not come with volume points.

3) Do I need to subscribe to Income Maximizer to gain access to USANA online?
No. Many of USANA’s basic online facilities are free. For example, you can check your group sales volume and Autoship status online, place orders online and change your Autoship online without paying a fee. All you need is your USANA ID and password.

4) How do I get my USANA password?
You can specify your own password during online enrollment, or when the first time you access the Associate Login link at www.usana.com. Just click on the “First time logging in” link at the bottom of the password box.

5) I have just subscribed to the Income Maximizer, why am I still not able to access it?
Access to the service is updated once every 24 hours. You should get access the next day.

6) Can I subscribe only to the Downline Management (DLM) facilities within the Income Maximizer?
Yes. It costs only Php 750 for 4 weeks without web-hosting and webmail. To subscribe to DLM only, add the item to your Autoship.

7) Do I get the DLM free for a trial period?
Distributors who purchase a 3-BC Pack on enrollment may receive a limited-period of free DLM access. Check the price list for details.

8) How do I learn more about the DLM?
There is a DLM tutorial available online.

On Training and Support (Office Training Schedule)

1) Does the company provide distributors with training? If so, what kind of training and when?
While the responsibility of training lies primarily with your sponsor and upline leaders, USANA Philippines hosts various meetings during the week to help new distributors. You can find a schedule of upcoming events by logging into your usanatoday website..

2) What is the “Health and Freedom” Guest Event?
This is the basic introduction to USANA and its business opportunity. If you are new to USANA and are not yet familiar enough to explain the business opportunity to your prospects, you can invite them to attend this event as guests. Topics covered include the reality of our economic situation, why we need to earn leveraged, residual income, why we all need health supplements, the USANA difference, and how our compensation plan works.

3) What is the “Take Charge of Your Health” Guest Event?
This talk explains the importance of nutritional supplementation, and introduces your guests to the products USANA sell in the Philippines. Topics covered include the role nutrition plays in the health of your cells, the reason for supplementation, and ways to select a good nutritional supplement.

4) What is the “Get Started Today” Workshop?
This covers basic steps a new distributor should take in order to become a Platinum PaceSetter. If you are new to network marketing, this workshop will be useful in helping you plan and organize your activities for the first six weeks of your USANA distributorship.

5) What is the “Platinum Saturday” training?
The Platinum Saturday is a three-hour intensive session that provides new distributors with attitudes, skills and knowledge they need to be successful in USANA long term. Topics covered include an introduction to the Business Development System (BDS), methods of handling objections, and ways to analyze compensation plans.

6) How do I participate in these training sessions?
Just turn up early. Most admissions are on a first-come-first-served basis. Certain sessions that require tickets for entry will be marked so on USANA’s Activity Schedule. Health and Freedom Guest Events are always free.

7) Can non-distributors or Preferred Customers attend?
Yes. The Health and Freedom Guest event and the Take Charge of Your Health talk, in particular, are designed for distributors to invite their guests.

On USANA, the Company

1) Has USANA obtained a Direct Selling License to operate in the Philippines?
The Philippine government does not require the licensing of Direct Selling companies. USANA has registered with the Philippine Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and has met the conditions for operating in the country. USANA’s policies, procedures and compensation plan have been reviewed by legal counsel, and conform to relevant Philippine laws for ethical business practices and consumer protection..

2) Is USANA a member of the Direct Selling Association of the Phlippines (DSAP)?
USANA must first begin active operations in the Philippines before we can apply for membership in the DSAP. The company anticipates applying for membership with the DSAP as soon as possible after starting operations in the Philippines.

On PaceSetters

1) What is the PaceSetter program?
As the name suggests, the program rewards new Distributors who set the early pace in their USANA business. You qualify as a PaceSetter (or better still, a Platinum PaceSetter) by meeting set criteria within six weeks of your enrollment. Every new Distributor gets a one-time opportunity to achieve this status.

2) How do I become a PaceSetter / a Platinum PaceSetter?

To qualify as a PaceSetter, you help two Distributors you sponsor activate at least one Business Center each within six weeks of your own enrollment. To finalize your PaceSetter status, you help both of them stay active for eight consecutive weeks after their Business Centers are activated.
To qualify as a Platinum PaceSetter, you help four Distributors you sponsor activate at least one Business Center each within six weeks of your own enrollment. To finalize your Platinum PaceSetter status, you help all four of them stay active for eight consecutive weeks after their Business Centers are activated.

3) When does my six weeks start – when I submit my USANA application, or when I activate my first Business Center?
Your six weeks start the day you submit your USANA Distributor Application online, or to our office in Manila.

4) How do Distributors I sponsor stay active for eight consecutive weeks?
Starting the week their Business Centers are activated, their individual Personal Volume must remain 100 points or more on a rolling basis for eight weeks. One way to meet this condition is for each of the four to activate with 150 points or more, and then ensure that their first autoship orders four weeks hence are at least 100 points each. Your Platinum PaceSetter status is finalized when the last of the four Distributors you sponsor completes his or her eighth week.

5) Will my Platinum PaceSetter status be affected if one or more of the four Distributors I sponsor return products for refunds?
If the returned amounts result in their Business Centers becoming inactive, USANA can revoke your Platinum PaceSetter status.

6) What are the benefits of becoming a Pacesetter / a Platinum PaceSetter?

A PaceSetter receives two weeks of free-BDS privilege upon qualification, and enjoys a 50% Matching Bonus* upon finalization of his or her PaceSetter status
A Platinum PaceSetter receives four weeks of free BDS upon qualification, and enjoys a 100% Matching Bonus* upon finalization of his or her Platinum PaceSetter status
PaceSetters and Platinum PaceSetters may also receive a special lapel pin, a gift, and additional privileges at major USANA events and Convention.

* See separate FAQ section for details on Matching Bonus

7) How does my PaceSetter Free-BDS privilege work?
During your two weeks of free BDS, all new Distributors you sponsor who activate at least one Business Center will receive their BDS (or Starter Kit) free. They save Php 990.

8) Is there a limit to the number of people I can enroll with free BDS during my two weeks of Free-BDS privilege as a PaceSetter?
No. You may sponsor as many people as you wish, without them paying for the BDS during this period. The only proviso is that they activate at least one Business Center upon enrollment.

9) When does my PaceSetter Free-BDS privilege start?
It begins on Monday the week after the second Distributor you sponsored activates his or her Business Center(s).

10) If I enroll my first three Distributors in Week 2 of my enrollment, and they all activate their Business Centers, will the third one to enroll receive a free BDS?
No. Your free-BDS privilege starts Monday of the following week.

11) Don’t I have to finalize my Platinum PaceSetter status before I am entitled to the Free-BDS privilege?
No, you are entitled to the Free-BDS privilege when you qualify as a PaceSetter (privilege lasts two weeks) or a Platinum PaceSetter (privilege lasts four weeks).

12) If I help two Distributors activate their Business Centers in Week 2 of my enrollment, can I use my Free-BDS privilege in Weeks 3 and 4 to enroll my next two Distributors, so I can move up to ‘Platinum’?
Yes. And once you qualify as a Platinum PaceSetter, you will receive an additional two weeks of Free-BDS privilege, to make up your total entitlement of four weeks.

13) Do I earn 100% Matching Bonus when I qualify for my Platinum PaceSetter status, or will I need to wait until my status is finalized?
You do earn Matching Bonus from the start, but the amount you earn before you finalize your status is “banked”, or kept, by USANA until your finalization, whereupon the accumulated amount will be paid to you. [More on the Matching Bonus can be found in a separate FAQ section.]

On Matching Bonus

1) Why did USANA introduce this bonus?
Matching Bonus rewards all Distributors for helping people they sponsor get off to a fast start—a critical success factor in network marketing. As an added bonus, Distributors can start earning commissions without necessarily balancing two legs.

2) Will I earn a Matching Bonus only from Distributors I sponsor who become Platinum PaceSetters* ?
Yes. Distributors you sponsor must become Platinum PaceSetters in order for you to match their commissions.

* Questions on the PaceSetter program are answered in a separate FAQ section

3) If I sponsor three Distributors who all become Platinum PaceSetters, will I earn a Matching Bonus from all three at the same time?
Yes. For example, if all three are earning 1,000 CVP in a week, then you will receive 3,000 CVP on top of your own commission if you are a Platinum PaceSetter yourself.

4) Will I earn a Matching Bonus even if I am not myself a Platinum PaceSetter?
Yes. You can be a PaceSetter and earn a 50 percent match or you could be neither a PaceSetter nor Platinum PaceSetter and earn a 25 percent match. However, if you are a Platinum PaceSetter, you will earn a 100 percent Matching Bonus.

5) When a Platinum PaceSetter I sponsor earns a Matching Bonus, do I get to match her Matching Bonus?
No. You only match the weekly commission (CVP) of a Platinum PaceSetter you sponsor, not other components of her USANA earnings, such as Leadership Bonus, contest winnings, etc.

6) When do I start matching the CVP of Platinum PaceSetters I sponsor?
Matching Bonus starts to bank from the week the Distributor you sponsor (who later becomes a Platinum PaceSetter) enrolls.

7) A friend I sponsored has just qualified as a Platinum PaceSetter, and he earns 100 CVP this week. Why don’t I see the matching amount in my commission?
You will receive the matching payment after he finalizes his Platinum PaceSetter status. USANA banks all the commissions he earns in the weeks before finalization and pays you in one lump sum upon his finalization as a Platinum PaceSetter. Thereafter, you will receive the Matching Bonus weekly.

8) How do I track how much Matching Bonus I have banked?
The Message Center on the USANAtoday Web site lists the total amount of Matching Bonus or potential Matching Bonus banked. You may also access the Matching Bonus Bank Report in DLM.

9) Do I need to subscribe to DLM (Downline Management System) to view this information?
No. Your total earned and potential banked amounts will be posted on the USANAtoday home page with a link to a report that breaks those amounts down by individual Distributors you have sponsored. However, a DLM subscriber will get more details, including a week-by-week banked amounts report as well as the contact information for those Distributors.

10) What if my new, personally sponsored Distributor qualifies as a Platinum PaceSetter but fails to finalize his status?
You only earn a Matching Bonus from finalized Platinum PaceSetters-so any banked amount will be lost. Therefore, it is important to work closely with new Distributors you sponsor to encourage them to finalize.

11) I earned a 25 CVP Matching Bonus. Why wasn’t it paid to me?
When your total earnings for a week are under 40 CVP, USANA banks that total and pays it as a lump sum with your next commission check (as is the case with all commissions earned).

12) Do I have to be commission-qualified to earn a Matching Bonus?
Yes. To earn a Matching Bonus, your Business Center must be active, i.e., you must generate at least 100 PSV every four weeks.

13) My banked Matching Bonus amount from last week has disappeared. What happened?
It may be due to one of the following reasons:

The Distributor you sponsored failed to qualify as a Platinum PaceSetter
The Distributor you sponsored failed to finalize as a Platinum PaceSetter
Your Business Center became inactive because you did not maintain 100 PSV every four weeks.

14) Can I recover my “lost” Matching Bonus by re-activating my Business Center?
No. However, by becoming commission-eligible and re-activating your Business Center, you will again be eligible to immediately start earning and accumulating Matching Bonus.

15) The Distributor I sponsored finalized her Platinum PaceSetter status BEFORE I did. Do I still earn a 100 percent match of her commission?
Yes, as soon as you also finalize your Platinum status. In such cases, your Matching Bonus will be banked until your final status is confirmed.

16) I am at the rank of a Builder. I receive a Matching Bonus check of 600 CVP because a Platinum Pacesetter I sponsored has just earned her first Director check. Does that advance my rank to a Director too?
No. What you receive by matching another Distributor’s commission does not affect your rank

17) My very first check from USANA is a matching bonus check of 100 CVP. Will I still be eligible to a 40-CVP commission at the Sharer level?
Yes. Since the 100-CVP check does not advance your rank to a Believer, you will still be entitled to earn your Sharer check of 40 CVP.

On Finalizing Pre-enrollment

1) What is pre-enrollment, and how can I pre-enroll as a USANA Philippine Distributor?
Pre-enrollment is now closed. Before USANA opened its office in the Philippines, a pre-enrollment process allowed potential Distributors to be placed in the downline organizations of their sponsors in preparation of USANA’s opening. Now that USANA Philippines is open for business, you should enroll directly as a USANA Distributor without going through pre-enrollment.

2) I have pre-enrolled as a potential Distributor. When and how should I finalize my USANA Distributorship?
You should finalize your USANA Distributorship on or before February 14, 2009. If you fail to do so, you will lose your position in your sponsor’s organization, and any downline Distributors who have been placed under that position.
Finalization includes completing your Distributor Application, agreeing to the Policies and Procedures of a Distributorship, and purchasing the Business Development System (BDS). To do so, follow the instructions on an email that has been sent to all pre-enrolled potential Distributors. (Click here for a copy of the email if you have not received one.)

3) Do I have to activate my Business Center by February 14 in order to keep my pre-enrolled position?
No, but to start accumulating downline volume points and earn commission, your Business Center must be active.

4) If I missed the February 14 deadline, can I still enroll as a USANA Distributor?
Yes, you may start a new USANA Distributor application, but subject to the following conditions: (a) You may re-apply at any time if your sponsor remains the same person you pre-enrolled with, but you will be placed in an open position at the bottom of your sponsor’s organization. In other words, you may not re-enroll in your original pre-enrolled position. (b) If you are applying with a different sponsor, you will have to wait two months from the February 14 deadline, or two months from the date you cancel your pre-enrollment application, whichever is earlier, before you can re-apply to become a USANA Distributor.

5) If I choose not to wait two months, can I have a member of my family or a friend to enroll as a Distributor with a different sponsor, and then work the new Distributorship instead?
Any attempt to circumvent the two-month waiting period violates USANA’s policy which is intended to protect the original sponsor, and subjects the new Distributorship belonging to your family member or your friend to cancellation by USANA.

6) When is the last day for me, as a pre-enrolled potential Distributor, to activate three Business Centers?
Friday, March 13, 2009. USANA has temporarily allocated three Business Centers to everyone who pre-enrolled. However, you must accumulate at least 450 Personal Sales Volume points by the March-13 deadline to activate those three Business Centers. If you fail to do so, your BC-002 and BC-003 will be cancelled.

7) What happens if I have placed other pre-enrolled potential Distributors under my 002 and 003 Business Centers, but now choose to activate only one Business Center?
Your downline Distributors will remain in their respective positions, but you will not be paid commission on your second and third Business Centers, even if you subsequently produce 200 PSV every rolling four week.

8) I wish to start a new Business Center using a Re-Entry Certificate. Can I place it ten or more levels from an existing Business Center if those levels are occupied by pre-enrolled potential Distributors?
Yes, but only if you are sure those pre-enrolled prospects will activate their Business Centers and become Distributors by February 14, 2009. If they fail to do so, you will not be able to activate your new Business Center and will have to choose a new position in your downline organization.

9) When is the last day for me, as a pre-enrolled potential Distributor, to qualify as a PaceSetter or a Platinum PaceSetter?
Friday, March 13, 2009. At least two Distributors you sponsor must have activated at least one Business Center by the deadline to qualify you as a PaceSetter (or four Distributors in the case of a Platinum PaceSetter).

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THIRD-PARTY REVIEWS OF USANA

Business Week named USANA to its Top 100 Best Small Business List in 2004 (USANA was #9) and 2005 (USANA is #3).

Business Week - Usana Among Fastest Growing Companies In America

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Forbes Magazine (14th October 2005) named USANA to its most recent "200 Best Small Companies" list. USANA is #5 out of 200.

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Investors Business Daily: USANA Health Sciences was prominently featured in a 2003 Investors Business Daily and reprint of the article is here.

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MLM Review: "This is one of the strongest companies we've seen so far when it comes to online support, product development, management, financial strength, and international opportunity."

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Motley Fool: Hosts of a popular financial radio show, the investment advisors at Motley Fool recommended USANA Health Science in their exclusive subscription newsletter, Hidden Gems, stating, "The company's financial statements are things of beauty."

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SmartMoney.com - Describes USANA Health Science as "A model of efficiency."

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ConsumerDemocracy.com - "I have been surprised various times by something I didn't know about the company - and it has always been a positive! Products AND business setup highly recommended."

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EXPERTS ENDORSEMENT

Read the reviews of Usana performance by financial community here.

Dr. Denis Waitley, World-renown motivational speaker and author, explains why he encourages you to consider the USANA vitamins and Sense' opportunity in his article, How to Survive and Thrive in the 21st Century. Now it's your turn to find true health and financial freedom. Take the time to learn the USANA vitamins story, try the products, and start reaping the rewards of a solid, financially rewarding business.

Robert Allen, author of #1 New York Times best-selling books, Nothing Down, Creating Wealth, Multiple Streams of Income and The One Minute Millionaire, has this to say about the USANA Vitamins and the business opportunities, "I have discovered the perfect home-based business. It's not real estate, but it's just as powerful. It takes little time or risk. It's so simple, anyone can do it. You could be earning an extra stream of quasi-residual income in as little as 90 days from today. I've never seen a faster, simpler way to create streams of income."

Lyle MacWilliam, BSc, MSc, FP, Acclaimed author of the Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements, let Lyle MacWilliam's keen insight into the world of nutritional science guide you through a multitude of products. USANA’s Essentials has been rated as #1 position in this guide.

Ray Strand, M.D. - "Usana has developed a unique 5-Day High-fiber Cleanse that I am recommending as a great way to start my Releasing Fat Program. There are several health benefits to anyone who participates in USANA's Cleanse."

Laz Bannock, Ph.D. - "I have finally found a product range that I can completely trust and recommend to anyone. I personally use and professionally prescribe USANA Health Sciences products for some very good reasons. Namely they perform incredibly well and they are exceptionally trustworthy products!"

ConsumerLab.com - "USANA products pass ConsumerLab.com screening for substances banned from Olympics." (One of only three companies in the world to do so).

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Listed as top 1% world-wide and featured twice on
Oprah and endorsed by Dr Christiane Northrup,
M.D., a well-known author of the world-wide best seller "The Wisdom of Menopause"

Dr. Christiane Northrup, Ob/Gyn is internationally known for her visionary, empowering approach to women's health and wellness. As a practicing physician for over 20 years, Dr. Northrup is a leading proponent of medicine and healing that acknowledges the unity of the mind and body, as well as the powerful role of the human spirit in creating health. Dr. Northrup is author of several best-selling books on women's health including “Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom” and “The Wisdom of Menopause”.

Dr. Christine Wood is a practicing pediatrician in San Diego with interests in healthy nutrition for children. She is the author of the book, How to Get Kids to Eat Great & Love It! Dr. Wood lectures to physicians and other health professionals on the topic of nutritional medicine for children and speaks on healthy lifestyle practices to parents worldwide. She is currently chairperson of USANA's Medical Advisory Board. She also serves on the committee for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the Children's Hospital in San Diego and on the San Diego Coalition on Children and Weight. Her articles have been published in Newsweek and Great Life Magazine. Her interviews have been featured in magazines including: Parenting, Parents, Redbook, Fit Pregnancy, and Family Life, among others. She has also been a frequent television and radio guest discussing childhood nutrition.

Christine Wood, M.D., Pediatrics - “I love the integrity of the people who are doing research for us in USANA…I have been impressed with the results I have seen with friends, patients, and my own family.”
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Dr. McNamara graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, and completed his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at the George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He has been involved in medical research ranging from infertility to cancer treatment, and is now involved in clinical nutritional research. He has been in private practice in obstetrics and gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia, and worked with Dr. Wentz to create the Wentz Wellness Center for Women in Alpharetta, Georgia. He is Medical Director for this institution, which is dedicated to the optimization of women's health through an integrated medical approach.

Dr Ladd McNamara, M.D., Gynecology - “With the help of USANA products, I have been able to bring real health to many patients who in the past have not been able to find quality products to maintain their health, despite numerous treatments from respected physicians.”

Dr Ladd McNamara, M.D., a practitioner in Atlanta, Georgia; Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and author of "Medical Resource Manual - For Dietary Supplementation". "Where I see USANA making a difference is in the lives of people, and especially in the lives of my patients."

"I have never seen a better prenatal vitamin/mineral product than USANA" Dr. Ladd McNamara, M.D.

"It is extremely gratifying to hear from my patients that they have never been better, and that no prior treatment has ever helped them as much as these nutrients and antioxidants."

"USANA is a very important part of fulfilling my goals in medicine", Dr. Ladd McNamara, M.D

Dr David R. Warden, Jr., a family practitioner in Kaysville, Utah, uses USANA's innovative products to help his patients: "I think USANA is 15 years ahead of the rest of the companies supplying nutritional supplements".

Dr. Jeffery Marcus, M.D., Atlanta, Georgia, is in private practice with special interest in high-risk obstetrics, exercise during pregnancy, and menopausal management.

"Antioxidants Hold a Lifetime of Defense, Says Doctor" Dr. Jeffery Marcus, M.D.

Drs. Gerald & Monica Lewis: Dr. Gerald Lewis is an invasive and clinical cardiologist with 30 years experience in treating patients with heart disease. Dr. Monica Lewis is a general practitioner practicing holistic medicine. Both are deeply committed to rehabilitation and prevention of heart disease, and both are world renowned doctors who believe in the power of nutritional supplementation. For this husband & wife power-team, nothing comes close to the quality of USANA supplements.

“As a medical doctor, I am a firm believer in the products listed inthe PDR.” —Wen Chi Wu, M.D. New Jersey, USA

“It is becoming increasingly clear amongst scientists and health-care providers that nutritional supplementation plays a key role in achieving optimum health. All nutritional supplements are not created equal; my recommendation is the USANA products. The USANA products have been formulated as a result of years of cellular research by Dr. Myron Wentz and they have been engineered to provide optimal nutritional support at the cellular level. It is prudent that we become proactive and protect our health … it is much more difficult to try and regain it once we have lost it.”
—Lynese L. Lawson, DO
Board Certified Anesthesiologist

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USANA Health Sciences was founded with a mission to manufacture the highest quality, science-based products to help you maintain your health.* USANA’s standards of excellence mean you are getting products that are safe and effective—Nutritionals You Can Trust.
USANA’s Uncompromising Dedication to Quality. You deserve the best.
Discover the USANA Difference for yourself.
Exceptional Manufacturing for Your Safety
• USANA’s state-of-the-art facility registered by NSF International to be in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for dietary supplements.
• All nutritional supplements are treated with the same care that goes into the
manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. Proven Potency and Purity for Your Confidence
• Each product carries a potency guarantee promising that what is stated on the label is actually contained in the product.
• Products meet trusted USP specifications, which means they will break down in the body and do not contain undeclared ingredients or harmful
contaminants.
• The Essentials™ (Mega Antioxidant and Chelated Mineral), Proflavanol®
90, and the HealthPak 100™ AM/PM packs have been certified by NSF to contain all ingredients declared on product label at the listed amounts. GMP Registered
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent diseases

USANA Founder Dr. Myron Wentz Receives Albert Einstein Award

Dr. Myron Wentz, founder, chairman, and CEO of USANA Health Sciences was honored June 25 at a special ceremony in Jerusalem with the Albert Einstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Life Sciences.

The Albert Einstein Award, given by Global Capital Associates, salutes leaders whose vision and commitment have contributed to the critical advancement of vital life-saving and life-enhancing technology to benefit mankind. Dr. Wentz received the award in recognition of his many scientific and charitable endeavors.

"I am honored and humbled to receive an award that bears the name of Albert Einstein," Dr. Wentz said. "As both an extraordinary scientist and dedicated humanitarian, he serves as a great inspiration for my life's work, helping people lead healthier lives through nutritional science."

Dr. Wentz is an internationally recognized microbiologist, immunologist and pioneer in the development of human cell culture technology and infectious disease diagnoses. In 1974 he launched Gull Laboratories, which developed groundbreaking viral diagnostic assays, including the first commercially available test for diagnosing infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. Dr. Wentz sold his controlling interests in Gull Laboratories in 1992 and founded USANA Health Sciences, a state-of-the-art manufacturer of science-based nutritional supplements and personal-care products. Most recently, he founded Sanoviv Medical Institute, a holistic medical facility with full hospital accreditation located in Baja California. He holds a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology from the University of Utah.

Today Dr. Wentz is increasingly focused on his humanitarian and charitable endeavors, recently founding the Wentz Medical Centre and Laboratory in Uganda and the Wentz Medical Centre in Cambodia to serve children in those countries orphaned by diseases such as malaria and HIV. Dr. Wentz was a recipient of the Children's Champion Award by Children's Hunger Fund, for which he travels worldwide as a medical missionary.

While Dr. Wentz' primary focus is on health and disease prevention, his love for music and appreciation for his undergraduate alma mater led him to contribute generously to the construction of the Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College in Naperville, Ill.

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USANA listed in NASDAQ!

USANA on CNN (Stock of the Day)

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Everyone knows that to own good health,
you have to exercise regularly,
stay happy and to eat well.

Is your child exercising regularly,
staying happy and REALLY eating well?

I was reading a health care article written by Dr Ray Strand, a specialist in nutritional medicine, when something caught my attention and shocked me. According to the Journal of Pediatrics, less than 1% of the children today receive not even the minimum amount (RDA's) of the required nutrients in a large study done over 3 thousand children.

What is RDAs? RDAs refer to the Recommended Dietary Allowances. The RDAs are the levels of intake of essential nutrients considered, in the judgment of the Food and Nutrition Board on the basis of available scientific knowledge, to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of practically all healthy persons.

What does it mean when less than 1% of children today are receiving even the minimal amount of required nutrients? It just means that our children could well be suffering from malnutrition of some required nutrients.

Our Children Are Over-fed But Under-nourished!

You may never have guessed that this is happening to our children. I never did. Being brought up in a technology-advanced era, I always thought that our children are getting better food and nutrition than we ever did. Never did it cross my mind that the food we are giving to our children may not contain the desired nutrients for healthy growth. This could lead to low immunity and they can fall sick easily. Not until I read this article.

So what went wrong with our food?

Why are our children not getting the intended nutrition?

After having read deeper into the topic of nutrition, I gradually understood that over-cooking and over-processing are some of the factors that deprive us of the desired nutrients in our food. The high heat applied when we deep-fry, grill, fry, steam our food can destroy many valuable food nutrients. Nutrients disappear when fresh food is refined or processed for appearance or taste.

It becomes very obvious that we have to improve our children’s diet and activity level.

Alarming Truths About Our Diets
- Our Losing Battle with
our Children's Nutrition

Scientists believe that adequate amounts of essential vitamins and minerals are critically needed in growing children. It is difficult to receive enough vitamin B6 because this vitamin is substantially destroyed during cooking as it is sensitive to both light and oxidation. The lack of vitamin B6 decreases the body's amount of some vital neural chemicals. Depletion of these vital neural chemicals leads to a number of debilitating mood disorders, including Chemical Depression and Attention Deficit Disorder. This is merely an example of one nutrient that needs supplementing.

Surveys have shown that less than 30 percent of young people eat the recommended number of servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Adequate amounts of key nutrients such as zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, and calcium are missing from the diets of more than 50 percent of children from 2 to 10 years old. Our children simply do not receive the nutrition they need from their diets to fuel their growths.

On top of all these, there is the unhealthy eating habit that we have to battle. Trends have changed drastically over the last several decades. We often eat out and have little control over what goes into the cooking. With the lure of the many fast food chains out there, forming the habit of healthy food choices becomes essential for our children. "There is a constant battle going on in the homes of many families, and this war has to do with food choices," says pediatrician Dr Christine Wood, author of How to Get Kids to Eat Great & Love It!

BUT my child is eating well. He eats his greens, a large variety of food and I restrict his intake of junk food. That’s wonderful to know that your child has healthy food choice and adopted good eating habits. So, ...

Can a normal, healthy diet provide

your child with optimal nutrition?

Perhaps the table below can throw some light on this issue.

Some desired nutrients needed for optimal heath in ONE day for children between 1 to 4 years old	Equivalent Food intake needed in ONE day to match that of the desired nutrients
Vitamin C (125 mg)	16 medium sized apples with skin
Folate (200 microgram)	4 medium sized oranges
Vitamin D (200 IU)	2 cups of fortified milk
Vitamin B6 (1.25 mg)	2 medium sized bananas
Vitamin E (50 IU)	9 mangoes
Riboflavin (1.25 mg)	5 eggs
Niacin (10 mg)	2 medium avocados

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DIRECTIONS: CHEW 1 TABLET (FOR CHILDREN 13-47 MONTHS), 2 TABLETS (FOR CHILDREN 4 YEARS OR OLDER).

Supplement Facts SERVING SIZE 1 TABLET FOR CHILDREN 13-47 MONTHS, 2 TABLETS FOR CHILDREN 4 YEARS OR OLDER

%DV for children 4 years or older (2 tablets)
% DV for children 13-47 months (1 tablet)
Amount per tablet

VITAMIN A (AS BETA CAROTENE)	2,500 IU	100%	100%

VITAMIN C (AS ASCORBIC ACID AND SODIUM ASCORBATE)	125 mg	310%	420%

VITAMIN D (AS CHOLECALCIFEROL)	200 IU	50%	100%

VITAMIN E (AS D-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL SUCCINATE)	50 IU	500%	330%

VITAMIN K (AS PHYLLOQUINONE)	20 µg	†	50%

THIAMIN (AS THIAMIN MONONITRATE)	1.25 mg	180%	170%

RIBOFLAVIN	1.25 mg	160%	150%

NIACIN (AS NIACINAMIDE)	10 mg	110%	100%

VITAMIN B6 (AS PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE)	1.25 mg	180%	130%

FOLATE (AS FOLIC ACID)	200 µg	100%	100%

VITAMIN B12 (AS CYANOCOBALAMIN)	6 µg	200%	200%

BIOTIN	75 µg	50%	50%

PANTOTHENIC ACID (AS D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE)	5 mg	100%	100%

POLYENYLPHOSPHATIDYL CHOLINE (FROM SOY)	25 mg	†	†

INOSITOL	15 mg	†	†

ANTIOXIDANT PHYTONUTRIENT COMPLEX (BLACKBERRY, CRANBERRY, RASPBERRY AND WILD BLUEBERRY POWDERS)	40 mg	†	†

CALCIUM (AS CALCIUM CARBONATE)	75 mg	10%	15%

IODINE (AS POTASSIUM IODIDE)	50 µg	70%	70%

MAGNESIUM (AS MAGNESIUM CITRATE, AMINO ACID CHELATE AND OXIDE)	25 mg	15%	15%

ZINC (AS AMINO ACID CHELATE)	5 mg	60%	70%

SELENIUM (AS AMINO ACID COMPLEX)	15 µg	†	45%

COPPER (AS COPPER CITRATE)	0.5 mg	50%	50%

MANGANESE (AS MANGANESE GLUCONATE)	0.5 mg	35%	50%

CHROMIUM (AS CHROMIUM POLYNICOTINATE)	25 µg	†	40%

MOLYBDENUM (AS AMINO ACID CHELATE)	12.5 µg	†	35%

VANADIUM (AS VANADIUM CITRATE)	5 µg	†	†

BORON (AS AMINO ACID COMPLEX)	0.5 mg	†	†

SILICON (AS AMINO ACID COMPLEX)	1 mg	†	†

† DAILY VALUE NOT ESTABLISHED

OTHER INGREDIENTS: CRYSTALLINE FRUCTOSE, HONEY POWDER, MODIFIED CELLULOSE, NATURAL WILD BERRY FLAVOR BLEND, XYLITOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, SALT.

LABORATORY TESTED, QUALITY GUARANTEED. MEETS USP SPECIFICATIONS FOR POTENCY AND UNIFORMITY WHERE APPLICABLE.

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Usanimals™

Essentials 4 Kids

With children's lifestyles and growing bodies, it's crucial for them to receive adequate vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Usanimals provide a full array of these nutrients in amounts designed specifically for children. Usanimals include large doses of vitamins C and E, two of the most powerful antioxidants needed by kids today. Usanimals also contain an antioxidant phytonutrient blend of blackberry, cranberry, raspberry, and wild blueberry fruit powders. Your children will love the natural Wild Berry Blend flavor and animal shapes that are small and easy to eat. Adults love Usanimals because USANA uses only natural flavors and sweeteners.

A complete and balanced formula containing the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants needed by growing bodies--chewable Essentials
Contains advanced amounts of calcium, magnesium and vitamins C and E
Sweetened with xylitol, a natural carbohydrate with proven health benefits
Laboratory tested for guaranteed quality. Meets USP specifications for potency, uniformity, and disintegration

Usanimals is an advanced formulation containing the nutrients necessary for growing bodies. Good nutrition plays a critical role in everyone's health, and it's especially important for those who are building muscle, bones and other tissues. A nutritious diet supplying the energy needs for active lives and supplemen- tation with a complete and balanced formula of micronutrients can contribute to the foundation of a long and healthy life.

Nutrition for Growth

Growth in the human body is much more complex than our body parts simply becoming larger. It is an incredibly intricate balance of varying anatomical growth rates, physiological changes, and shifting hormone status. In addition to fueling growth and normal activity levels, diets must provide for the accumulation of stores of nutrients in preparation for accelerated growth spurts. Ideally, adequate nutrition for both growth and maintenance throughout life could be obtained from our normal intake of food and drink.

Today's nutrition

In modern society, with its rapid pace, high stress levels, and often toxic environment, good nutrition is more important than ever before. Unfortunately, one survey after another shows that most people do not receive the nutrition they need from their diets.

In addition to problems caused by high intake of fat and saturated fat, many people are simply not getting enough of the essential nutrients. In a national survey, only about half of Canadians report having 'excellent' or 'very good' eating habits. Despite understanding the importance of healthy eating, millions of Canadians admit that their diets do not provide optimal nutrition. A recent report shows that the diets of women of child-bearing age in Canada contain less than half the folate recommended by the government to reduce the likelihood of neural tube defects in newborns. and the average calcium intake of both male and female adults does not meet the new guidelines of 1,000 mg per day.

Essentials for growing bodies

Surveys show that supplementation can make a significant contribution to meeting the recommended daily requirements of vitamins and minerals.

Usanimals contains a full array of oxidation defense compounds, vitamins, and minerals in amounts designed especially for active, growing bodies. Usanimals includes advanced amounts of vitamins E and C, two of the most powerful oxidation defense compounds needed by the human body. Vitamin E also helps to maintain healthy, functional cell membranes.^(6-8) Vitamin C is also essential for the manufacture of collagen, the most abundant protein substance in the body and the key component of all connective tissues.

The Best Sources

A balanced blend of nutrients is only the beginning. At USANA, we believe that the quality of the raw ingredients is of the utmost importance. Every ingredient must be in a highly bioavailable form which can be easily absorbed and used by the cells. USANA uses only the highest quality ingredients in Usanimals.

Being Healthy Can Be Fun

Most chewable vitamins contain more sugar than any other ingredient. Usanimals is sweetened with xylitol, a natural carbohydrate, instead of sugar. Xylitol is not absorbed by the body as readily as other sugars and may even reduce the risk of tooth decay.

Using Usanimals

Adults and children over 12 years of age take two tablets daily. Usanimals are laboratory tested, and USANA guarantees their potency.

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