• Phd at Oregon State U – focus: biochemical mechanisms of aging• post doctoral work at Linus Pauling Institute – biological aging mechanisms• authored scientific, peer-reviewed manuscripts on topics such as cancer, antioxidants, cellular signaling gene regulation, stress coping mechanisms, weight management, sports nutrition, recovery following intense exercise, roll of nutrition in recovery from surgery, inflammation, immunity, the aging process and research on nutrients such as glutathione, vitamin D, plant polyphenols and other phytonutrients• co-authored a book examining the role of dietary antioxidants and cardiovascular disease in the elderly • is a co-inventor on no fewer than seven patents submitted during his time at USANA

• joined USANA’s department of research of development in January of 2009• is an integral member of USANA’s scientific staff – Dr. Dixon facilitated and managed all human clinical studies conducted at and funded by, USANA • in 2014, Dr. Dixon was asked to head the newly formed USANA Department of Health and Science Education as executive director - he travels and lectures internationally on the importance of nutrition for optimal health

“Nutrition has always been close to my heart. I’ve seen first-hand the power of proper nutrition—and even individual nutrients—in preventing, slowing, or even reversing detrimental changes that can occur in our cells. I joined the USANA scientific team for one reason and one reason only; their unyielding and uncompromising edict to produce the highest

quality, science-based health products in the industry.” -- Dr. Brian Dixon

Health Consequences of Obesity • Coronary heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure• Type 2 diabetes• Cancers such as endometrial, breast, and colon cancer• High total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides• Liver and gallbladder disease• Sleep apnea and respiratory problems• Cartilage deneration and bones with joints (osteoarthritis)• Reproductive health complications such as infertility• Mental health conditionsObesity Is Costly – CDC statisticsObesity cost to US adults $147 billion (2008)Medical costs per obese person are $1,429 higher Obesity linked to reduced worker productivity and chronic absence from work.