Global nutrition company Herbalife
(NYSE:HLF) announced today that Corina Zugravu, M.D., senior medical
specialist in food safety and nutrition, has been appointed to
Herbalife’s Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB).
Corina Zugravu is an associate professor at the Carol Davila Medicine
and Pharmacy University in Bucharest and will support the company’s
initiatives in Romania, providing expertise and counseling in nutrition
for a healthy lifestyle.
“Herbalife is committed to nutrition based on science, from top quality
raw materials to rigorously tested final products, endorsed by
researchers, nutritionists and doctors,” said Romeo Căzănescu, country
manager, Herbalife Romania and Moldova. “We are also happy to have a
Romanian doctor in the Nutrition Advisory Board next to experts from
across the world who are dedicated to developing new programs for a
balanced nutrition and an active lifestyle.”
With a Ph.D. in medical sciences and more than 25 years of experience in
research and academic pedagogy, Dr. Zugravu is the author of numerous
university courses, specialized books and scientific works and has
published more than 45 articles in national and international magazines.
“I am very glad to partner with a company that has always promoted the
importance of a balanced nutrition,” said Dr. Corina Zugravu. “It
is crucial for companies and institutions to collaborate and help
promote nutrition education across the globe. I look forward to
partnering closely with Herbalife members to ensure they have the
information they need to help their customers lead healthy and active
lives.”
In 2010, Dr. Zugravu was selected to join the European Commission, a
group of specialists who develop technical points of view on
various scientific documents relevant to communities.
Herbalife’s Nutrition Advisory Board
Herbalife’s Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) is comprised of professionals
in the fields of nutrition and health from around the globe. The
Herbalife Nutrition Institute educates and trains independent Herbalife
Members on the importance of balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
They also speak at symposia sponsored by the Institute where they meet
with other experts to expand their knowledge of nutrition, fitness
science, and other scientific disciplines related to their training
activities.
The Chairman of the Nutrition Advisory Board is M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.P.,
F.A.C.N. David Heber, supported by Vice Presidents and M.D., M.P.H.
Luigi Gratton and Ph.D. Louis Ignarro Nobel Laureate in Medicine.
The Board also includes experts from across EMEA, such as M.D., Ph.D.,
Marion Flechtner-Mors (Germany), M.D., Ph.D., Lazlo Halmy (Hungary),
M.D., Ph.D., Alla Pogozheva (Russia), M.D., Ph.D., Julián Álvarez García
(Spain), M.D., Ph.D., Joaquim Caetano (Portugal), M.D., Ph.D., Sitaras
Nikolaos (Greece). For more details on the Nutrition Advisory Board,
please visit http://company.herbalife.com/nab.
About Herbalife Ltd.
Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people's
lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management,
energy and fitness and personal care products are available exclusively
to and through dedicated Independent Herbalife Members in more than 90
countries. We are committed to fighting the worldwide problems of poor
nutrition and obesity by offering high-quality products, one-on-one
coaching with an Herbalife member and a community that inspires
customers to live a healthy, active life.
We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife
programs to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also
sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the
globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy and champions in many
other sports.
The company has over 7,800 employees worldwide, and its shares are
traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) with net sales of $5
billion in 2014. To learn more visit Herbalife.com or IAmHerbalife.com.
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