COPPELL, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2012--
It’s official. Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX),
the provider of nutritional supplements and skin care products based on
Real Food Technology® solutions, and the Texas Woman’s
University (TWU) announced that the very first online classes for “Nutrition
and Personal Health Coaching” will start today.
Taught by highly qualified TWU
faculty, including Dr. Chandan Prasad, Professor and Chairman of the
Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at TWU, this 45-hour
self-paced course will be available to both health professionals and
members of the general public who want to know more about health and
nutrition. There are three classes beginning today—made up
of 77 students, representing eight different countries that include USA,
Canada, Australia, Mexico, South Africa, Japan, Singapore and the
Netherlands.
As part of TWU’s curriculum, Dr. Rob Sinnott, CEO and Chief
Science Officer at Mannatech, will be guest lecturing on the Dietary
Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. Check out the TWU
video on Mannatech’s
YouTube page to hear a little bit about the course directly from Dr.
Prasad and Dr. Sinnott.
Dr. Rolando L. Maddela, Mannatech Manager of Clinical Research
Administration, who has been working with Dr. Prasad on the startup of
the program says, “As a consequence of acquiring more knowledge on
nutrition and wellness and a training certificate, especially one
provided by an established institution of learning, you’ll gain
credibility and perhaps a stronger sense of professionalism. You will
also likely gain confidence as you discover what it takes to stay
compliant within the specific regulatory environment for supplements.”
Upon successful completion of this 45-hour, university-level program,
participants will not only gain confidence and credibility, but they
will earn a Certificate of Completion of Training as well as
continuing education credit hours. Plus, they can feel good about making
a difference in the lives of other students, as, in the spirit of social
entrepreneurism, Dr. Prasad has stated that 80% of the proceeds from
this class will be used to fund scholarships for the needy and deserving
students in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences. The rest
will support special classes, seminars and material development. It’s a
real win for all involved.
For more details on this course and to sign up for future “Nutrition and
Personal Health Coaching” classes, go to TWU.edu.
The next official enrollment will begin February 10; new classes will be
created as enrolled students reach 25 members.
About Mannatech
Mannatech, Incorporated, develops high-quality health, weight and
fitness, and skin care products that are based on the solid foundation
of nutritional science and development standards. Mannatech is dedicated
to its platform of Social Entrepreneurship based on the foundation of
promoting, aiding and optimizing nutrition where it is needed most
around the world. Mannatech’s proprietary products are available through
independent sales Associates around the globe including the United
States, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New
Zealand, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands,
Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Estonia, Finland, the Republic of Ireland,
Czech Republic, the Republic of Korea and Mexico. Individuals interested
in Mannatech’s products or exploring its business opportunity are
encouraged to learn more at Mannatech.com.
Please note: This release contains “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases
or terminology such as “believe,” “intend” or other similar words or the
negative of such terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Mannatech’s
objectives, strategies, plans, goals or targets contained herein are
also considered forward-looking statements. Mannatech believes this
release should be read in conjunction with all of its filings with the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission and cautions its
readers that these forward-looking statements are subject to certain
events, risks, uncertainties and other factors. Some of these factors
include, among others, Mannatech’s inability to attract and retain
Associates and Members, increases in competition, litigation, regulatory
changes and its planned growth into new international markets. Although
Mannatech believes that the expectations, statements and assumptions
reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it
cautions readers to always consider all of the risk factors and any
other cautionary statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking
statement in this release, as well as those set forth in its latest
Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and other
filings filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission,
including its current reports on Form 8-K. All of the forward-looking
statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release.
Source: Mannatech, Incorporated
Mannatech, Incorporated
Brett Duncan, 972-471-7367
bduncan@mannatech.com