LOS
ANGELES, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife,
a premier health and wellness company and community, today
sponsored the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CA
Academy) Foundation Fundraiser at the LA Galaxy's Dignity Health
Sports Park. The event, which included a behind-the-scenes tour of
the LA Galaxy, continued to highlight the importance of sports
nutrition, a mission shared by CA Academy, Herbalife, and the LA
Galaxy.
"While being at the top of one's game in professional sports is
incredibly important, all athletes, from weekend warriors to
elites, can benefit from the basics of sports nutrition," said
Dana Ryan, PhD, MBA, director of
sports performance, nutrition, and education at Herbalife. "As
health advocates, we must share our knowledge to empower all
athletes to make informed decisions and live their best lives."
Ryan was invited to moderate a panel of several experts who
share a commitment to supporting the importance of sports nutrition
for professional athletes and beyond, including Simon Sum, DCN, RDN, ACSM-CPT, ACSM-EIM, FAND,
director of North America
scientific affairs at Herbalife and director at large, CA Academy
Foundation, Adam Waterson, head of
strength and conditioning at LA Galaxy, Susan Bowerman, MS, RDN, CSSD, CSOWM, FAND,
senior director of worldwide nutrition education and training at
Herbalife, as well as Aileen Lai and
Gabby Yue, both dietetic interns from the Master of Science in
Lifespan, Nutrition and Dietetics program at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
"In joining forces with today's panelists, we are dedicated to
elevating the importance of sports nutrition, and optimizing the
health and nutrition of our public today and in the future," said
Lisa Herzig, PhD, RDN, CDCES, CA
Academy Foundation Chair. "We are thankful to our supporters for
the contributions and generosity that back programs like the
Healthy California Initiative."
The Healthy California Initiative aims to inspire healthier
communities by supporting education campaigns, films, and
California-based outreach. Through
the initiative, CA Academy's goal is to support projects that focus
on marginalized communities, communities of color, and access to
healthy food.
For more information, visit Dietitian.Org/Foundation.
About Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.
Herbalife
Nutrition (NYSE: HLF) is a global company that has been changing
people's lives with great nutrition products and a business
opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The
Company offers science-backed products to consumers in 95 markets
through entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one
coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers
to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. Through the
Company's commitment to nourish people, communities and planet,
Herbalife Nutrition pledges to achieve 50 million positive impacts
– tangible acts of good – by 2030, its 50th anniversary.
For more information, visit IamHerbalifeNutrition.com.
California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is a
not-for-profit membership association of approximately 6,500
registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), nutrition dietetic
technicians registered (NDTRs), and students committed to improving
California's health and advancing
the profession of dietetics through research, education, and
advocacy.
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