FORT WASHINGTON, PA (Feb. 1, 2012) — By some estimates, Americans will consume an average of 1,200 calories during Sunday’s big game in snacks alone. It’s no wonder, Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRI), the leading home delivery weight loss program for men and women, has identified “Super Monday” — the Monday after the final NFL game of the season — as one of the biggest dieting decision days of the year. Based on the Company’s proprietary data, both men and women (mostly wives) historically rally to inquire about the Nutrisystem® Men’s Program post-game day.    

Four-time Super Bowl champion, Terry Bradshaw, who lost 32 pounds on Nutrisystem, says, “It makes perfect sense.  You go for the chips, you go long for the guacamole and you just keep going.  Then, you wake up the next day and think, ‘Man, I gotta do something I know will work.  I need a winning game plan.” 

Football legend and Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino added, “This is the time of year I get the most questions about Nutrisystem.  It’s a natural pivot coming out of what is invariably a high-calorie day for a lot of people.”

“Many people resolve to lose weight on their own at the start of the New Year and right about now they realize — understandably — they could use some help and decide to turn to Nutrisystem. Nutrisystem customers reported losing 43% more weight than people dieting on their own,” explains Joe Redling, Nutrisystem Chairman and CEO. “Monday is the biggest diet decision day of the week and Mondays after holiday weekends are even bigger.  Game day for the final NFL football game of the season has become a national holiday of sorts and, for our business, it is a game-changer.”  

Game Day - Fun Food Facts

• - Second Largest Food Consumption Day Behind Thanksgiving. (Source: USDA)
• - Sunday, February 5 is expected to be the busiest day in the pizza business. (Source: Pizza Marketplace)
• - Football fans consume an estimated 71 million pounds of avocados, mostly in guacamole. (Source: HAB)

Super Monday - Top Dieting Decision Day

• - Every 1.5 seconds, men call or visit Nutrisystem on Super Monday.
• - Super Monday is one of the top ten diet-decision days of the year for men.
• - The most popular Nutrisystem item ordered by men on Super Monday is pasta with beef and for women, it’s the fudge graham bar.

The Nutrisystem Men’s Program launched in 2006 in response to a gap in commercial weight loss programs for men.  Nutrisystem pioneered the first commercial weight loss program tailored to men in providing the right amount of food, variety and hunger control to keep men satisfied with convenient delivery right to their door.  On Nutrisystem, men get to eat the foods they love, like pizza, ice cream, pasta and burgers, so they can lose weight without feeling deprived.

“There is a lot about the Nutrisystem program that appeals to men” explains Anthony Fabricatore, Ph.D., Senior Director of Research and Development at Nutrisystem.  “You get a well laid-out, easy to understand plan that provides enough food to keep energy up and hunger down.  You don’t need to go to any meetings or step on a scale in front of people.  You can have as much or as little support as you want. Perhaps best of all, since Nutrisystem food is low in glycemic index, men can still enjoy foods like pizza, burgers, pasta and ice cream without going on a blood sugar roller coaster. When an eating program helps you control your hunger without giving up food you love, you’re more likely to stay on the program and achieve the success you want.”

Dan Marino, who lost 22 pounds on the program, shares, “Nutrisystem sends great tasting food directly to my door.  I just heat and eat.”

Since the first Nutrisystem men’s order was placed, Nutrisystem has helped men lose an estimated 21 million pounds.

Nutrisystem recently launched SUCCESS, the best program ever in the Company’s 40 year history [ http://www.nutrisystemnews.com/2012/02/nutrisystem-celebrates-40-years-and-more-than-70-million-pounds-lost-over-the-past-decade/ ] and revealed its members - both male and female — have lost more than an estimated 70 million pounds over the past decade, which is roughly the equivalent of 282,000 NFL players at an average weight of 252 pounds.  Hall of Fame quarterbacks, Dan Marino and Terry Bradshaw serve as Nutrisystem Men spokespeople. 

To view the 2012 Men’s SUCCESS 7-day Sample Menu, please visit: http://www.nutrisystem.com/pdf/Sample_7DayMenu_MensPDF.pdf

To join Terry Bradshaw and Dan Marino on the Nutrisystem® SUCCESS^TM men’s program today, as well as to receive 40% off in honor of Nutrisystem’s 40^th anniversary, please visit www.nutrisystem.com/success4u or call 1-888-841-2572.

FORT WASHINGTON, PA (February 1, 2012) - Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), the leading home delivery weight loss program, is ushering in its 40^th anniversary year with a celebratory new promotion as well as a look back at four decades of helping people lose weight and get healthy.  Within the past decade alone, customers have lost over an estimated 71 million pounds on the Nutrisystem ® program - equivalent to the weight of over two Lucas Oil Stadiums (made of 16,000 tons of steel), home of Super Bowl XLVI.    

To commemorate Nutrisystem’s 40^th anniversary, the Company is promoting 40% savings on all of its 28-day auto delivery programs. This limited time promotion, starting today, Wednesday, February 1, enables customers to save approximately 40% off the monthly cost of the Nutrisystem SUCCESS^TM program, the Company’s best program to date.

 ”This Company was founded on the belief that there has to be an easier way for people to lose weight,” says Joe Redling, Nutrisystem’s Chairman and CEO. “Nutrisystem’s innovative approach - to combine low-calorie prepared meals based on the science of the Low Glycemic Index (GI) with counseling and medical supervision - has withstood the test of time and is responsible for millions of pounds being lost on the Nutrisystem program. As we usher in our 40^th anniversary year, we thought the most fitting celebration was one that recognized the people who have made Nutrisystem what it is today - our customers - and give them a great savings offer.”

 SUCCESS^TM: The Best Nutrisystem® Program Ever

 Last month, Nutrisystem announced the launch of SUCCESS, its most substantial reformulation in years. The Nutrisystem® SUCCESS^TM approach is designed to help take the weight off and keep it off through frequent, portion-controlled, balanced nutrition and low Glycemic Index eating. 

 The SUCCESS program offers the Company’s largest ever assortment of fresh-frozen meals including new signature artisanal Chef’s Table^TM dinner entrees, developed by Nutrisystem’s Celebrity Chef Culinary Council using revolutionary advanced steamer technology; new chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee flavored high quality protein shakes used in conjunction with Nutrisystem® entrees to help improve satiety and to create an optimized nutrition profile; the introduction of a personalized “My Daily 3^TM” physical activity program; and increased personalization and flexibility through transition and maintenance plans that help consumers manage their weight on their own. 

 Pioneering Nutritional Science

 Nutrisystem’s heritage is one of pioneering efforts to change the way people not only lose weight, but also how they think about losing weight. Through its 40-year history the Company has focused on the science behind nutrition to help people lose weight, eat healthy, fight cravings, stay full longer and maintain weight loss. One of the Company’s early employees and key developer was Dr. Jay Satz, a microbiologist dedicated to innovative thinking and breakthrough approaches in nutritional and dietary science. It was Dr. Satz who pioneered reduced calorie, portion-controlled, pantry ready meals and later introduced the Glycemic Index measurement to the Nutrisystem® menu.  Currently, Dr. Satz is the Senior Scientific Advisor to Nutrisystem.

 That tradition of using science to solve the complex issue of weight loss and management continues today at Nutrisystem under the leadership of Dr. Bruce Daggy, Senior Vice President of Research and Development and Chief Science Officer. The Company believes that a combination of satisfying nutrition plus behavior and attitudinal changes is the key to long-term success for its customers.

 ”From early childhood, people learn by doing. As three-year olds, we weren’t reading books or attending counseling sessions, yet we learned a great deal,” says Daggy.” Nutrisystem uses this learn-by-doing approach to eliminate the guesswork around the quality, quantity and frequency of food intake.  ‘Now I get it’ is something we hear regularly from our customers.  While losing weight and improving their health, they are learning habits that will also help them succeed over the long-term.”

 ”As our country faces a growing obesity epidemic, Nutrisystem is committed more than ever to helping people reclaim their lives and health,” adds Redling. “We are very proud of what we have accomplished over the last 40 years and are looking forward to helping America shed millions of more pounds in the years to come.”

 Since its founding in 1971, Nutrisystem has grown and changed as the diet and fitness category has evolved. Its most recent history begins when the Company moved its sales and customer interaction online. Below is a look at some of the key consumer highlights from this period:  

 Key Highlights

1999: Nutrisystem.com is launched
2001: NutriSystem begins selling its program through QVC
2003: A new food line, NutriSystem® Nourish®, is introduced with Low Glycemic Index eating
2006: New Men’s program soars with Dan Marino as first celebrity spokesperson
2007: Introduction of Nutrisystem® Silver® with Don Shula as spokesperson
2008: Introduction of Nutrisystem® Advanced® with improved nutritional science
2008: Marie Osmond loses 50 pounds on Nutrisystem and becomes a brand evangelist
2009: Publication of the first clinical trial of Nutrisystem in managing Type 2 diabetes, and the launch of Nutrisystem® D®, aimed at people living with Type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight and manage their diabetes
2009: Nutrisystem® Select® (fresh-frozen meals) and Costco gift cards become available
2009: Nutrisystem proudly supports the American Diabetes Association in its movement to Stop Diabetes^TM, as a National Promotional Sponsor, to help in increasing awareness of the correlation between weight loss and improvements in diabetes control
2010: Nutrisystem launches its website for healthcare professionals, www.nutrisystem.com/hcp
2011: Celebrity Chefs Council formed and new fresh-frozen Chef’s Table Collection^TM dinner line debuts
2011: Nutrisystem named “Least Expensive Home Delivery Program” by CBS Money Watch
2011: A clinical trial confirming the benefits of Nutrisystem in managing Type 2 diabetes, including patients on virtually all diabetes medications, was presented at the annual conference of the Obesity Society
2011: Launch of SUCCESS, Janet Jackson introduced as Brand Ambassador for the 2012 diet season
2011: My Daily 3^TM activity component added to program for the 2012 diet season
2012: Terry Bradshaw loses 32 pounds and champions Men’s program
2012:  Nutrisystem tallies more than 71 million pounds lost over the last decade on Nutrisystem 

Nutrisystem customers lost more than 71 million pounds over the past decade, which is equivalent to approximately:

• - 281,746 NFL Players (average NFL Player = 252 pounds)
• - 10,142,857 Vince Lombardi Trophies (this Super Bowl award weighs in at seven pounds)
• - 408 Boeing 737’s (most popular commercial plane) at maximum take-off capacity weight of 174,200 pounds
• - Expressed as sticks of butter laid end-to-end, would nearly circle the globe at the equator

 To celebrate Nutrisystem’s 40^th anniversary and to receive 40% off the Nutrisystem® SUCCESS^TM program, please visit www.nutrisystem.com/success4u or call 1-888-841-2572.About Nutrisystem, Inc.

Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI) is the number one home delivery weight-loss company. Nutrisystem^® products are sold direct to the consumer through nutrisystem.com, by phone, and at select retailers, with convenient home delivery. The Company offers proven nutritionally balanced weight loss programs designed for women, men, and seniors, as well as the Nutrisystem^® D^® program, specifically designed to help people with type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight and manage their diabetes. The Nutrisystem^® program is based on 40 years of nutrition research and the science of the low glycemic index, and offers a variety of great tasting, satisfying, good carbohydrate meals that are designed to be heart healthy. The program was named the “Least Expensive Home Delivery Program” by CBS Money Watch in January 2011. The program has no membership fees and provides weight management support and counseling by trained weight-loss coaches and online and mobile weight management tools free of charge. Nutrisystem proudly supports the American Diabetes Association in its movement to Stop Diabetes^TM, as well as to help in increasing awareness of the correlation between weight loss and improvements in diabetes control. For more information or to become a customer, visit http://www.nutrisystem.com or call 1-800-435-4074. For the healthcare professional, please visit http://www.nutrisystem.com/hcp . Follow Nutrisystem on Twitter @nutrisystem and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/nutrisystem.

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FORT WASHINGTON, PA (January 25, 2012) - Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), the leading home delivery weight loss program is proud to announce and applaud success story, Crystal Evans, for losing 123 pounds on the Nutrisystem ®program  and for being selected to grace the cover of PEOPLE Magazine’s annual iconic “Half Their Size” Issue earlier this month. In addition, Ms. Evans, the 28 year old mother of two from Washington State, also appeared on “The Today Show,” to share her weight loss success story in hope of inspiring others to get healthy.

Evans, who is 5’1’’, shares with PEOPLE how pregnancy complications with both her children caused her severe weight gain peaking at 240 pounds, which ultimately led to self-doubt and a fear of going out in public. This wasn’t the life she wanted for herself or for her family and knew that she had to make a change.

“I tried everything I knew after my daughter’s birth to lose the weight I gained, but nothing seemed to work until I found Nutrisystem , “explains Evans. “Nutrisystem helped me become the mother I always wanted to be. I am more confident now than ever before not just because I love how I look and feel, but also because I am proud of what I have accomplished.”

 “The success of our members, such as Crystal, inspire us at Nutrisystem every day and is living proof that losing weight can have a positive impact on a very personal basis and inspire others to make a change, “said Joe Redling, Chairman and CEO of Nutrisystem. “ We are so proud of Crystal for representing Nutrisystem in PEOPLE’s “Half Their Size” Issue and want to applaud her for her bravery in sharing her inspirational story and photos with the world.”

“I was honored and excited to be featured on the cover and appear on national TV. The best part was having people come up to me after they’d seen the story to let me know how my journey inspired them to finally make healthy changes,” added Crystal who plans to continue on with Nutrisystem’s maintenance program.

In addition to Crystal being featured in PEOPLE Magazine and on “The Today Show”, Nutrisystem also celebrated the New Year with the introduction of SUCCESS, the Company’s most complete and comprehensive weight loss program to date and its most substantial reformulation in years. Longtime Nutrisystem spokespeople Dan Marino and Marie Osmond join superstar Janet Jackson and football great Terry Bradshaw as the Company’s all-star Brand Ambassador line-up for the launch of Nutrisystem SUCCESS.

The Nutrisystem® SUCCESS™ approach is designed to help take the weight off and keep it off through frequent, portion-controlled, balanced nutrition and low Glycemic Index eating.  The SUCCESS program offers the Company’s largest ever assortment of signature artisanal fresh-frozen meals including new Chef’s Table^TM dinner entrees, developed by Nutrisystem’s Celebrity Chef Culinary Council using revolutionary advanced steamer technology; new chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee advanced protein shakes used in conjunction with Nutrisystem entrees to help improve satiety and to create an optimized nutrition profile; the introduction of a personalized “My Daily 3^TM” physical activity program; and increased personalization and flexibility through transition and maintenance plans that help consumers manage their weight on their own. 

To view additional Nutrisystem success stories like Crystal, and for more information on the Nutrisystem® SUCCESS™ program and to order today, please visit www.nutrisystem.com/success4u or call 1-888-841-2572.

About Nutrisystem, Inc.

Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI) is the number one home delivery weight-loss company. Nutrisystem^® products are sold direct to the consumer through nutrisystem.com, by phone, and at select retailers, with convenient home delivery. The Company offers proven nutritionally balanced weight loss programs designed for women, men, and seniors, as well as the Nutrisystem^® D^® program, specifically designed to help people with type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight and manage their diabetes. The Nutrisystem^® program is based on 40 years of nutrition research and the science of the low glycemic index, and offers a variety of great tasting, satisfying, good carbohydrate meals that are designed to be heart healthy. The program was named the “Least Expensive Home Delivery Program” by CBS Money Watch in January 2011. The program has no membership fees and provides weight management support and counseling by trained weight-loss coaches and online and mobile weight management tools free of charge. Nutrisystem proudly supports the American Diabetes Association in its movement to Stop Diabetes™, as well as to help in increasing awareness of the correlation between weight loss and improvements in diabetes control. For more information or to become a customer, visit http://www.nutrisystem.com or call 1-800-435-4074. For the healthcare professional, please visit http://www.nutrisystem.com/hcp . Follow Nutrisystem on Twitter @nutrisystem and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/nutrisystem.

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COMPANY LAUNCHES SUCCESS:  MOST COMPREHENSIVE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM IN THE 40 YEAR HISTORY OF NUTRISYSTEM

FORT WASHINGTON, PA (December 23, 2011) - Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), the leading home delivery weight loss program, announces today the unveiling of football legend and sports commentator, Terry Bradshaw, as the Company’s new marquee spokesperson for the launch of the new Men’s SUCCESS program - the Company’s most comprehensive weight loss program to date and its most substantial reformulation in years. To date, Bradshaw has lost 32 pounds on the Nutrisystem® SUCCESS^TM program and plans to continue shedding weight. His goals are to lose a total of 40 pounds and to help inspire millions to get healthy by losing weight with Nutrisystem in the New Year. Nutrisystem will feature Bradshaw individually, as well as with long time spokesman, Dan Marino, in a testimonial-style ad campaign as part of its 2012 diet season efforts aimed at the men’s market, where the Company currently leads the category. 

Terry Bradshaw Succeeds with Nutrisystem
Bradshaw, who played 14 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was the first quarterback to win four Super Bowls, and led the Steelers to eight AFC Central championships. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989, Bradshaw was known for calling his own plays throughout his football career. Off the field, Bradshaw’s expertise and infectious personality have landed the football great a successful career as a broadcast commentator, an actor in both movies and television, a New York Times best-selling author, as well as a sought after motivational speaker.  Bradshaw is currently the co-host of FOX NFL Sunday. 

“During my time as a professional football player and even after retirement, I stayed in great shape, but it wasn’t until all the injuries caught up with me and I couldn’t work out that the pounds started packing on,” says Bradshaw. “I found myself overweight and looking for the perfect plan to help me shed these packed pounds and get my health back, when I was inspired by Dan Marino’s and Coach Don Shula’s weight loss success on Nutrisystem and gave the program a try. Bottom line, Nutrisystem for Men is the go-to guy’s diet. It’s simple, has great tasting meals and didn’t leave me feeling hungry all the time. It works and that’s good enough for me in this game called real-life where the stakes are high and the prize is feeling lighter, and looking and feeling better.”

“Terry Bradshaw is known as a tough competitor - someone who doesn’t let obstacles stand in his way,” says Joe Redling, Chairman and CEO of Nutrisystem. “With Nutrisystem he had a playbook to lose weight and get healthy without counting, tracking, weighing in or going to meetings. The results speak for themselves. Terry joins another football legend, Dan Marino, in talking directly and honestly with men about how to take weight off. We’re delighted to welcome Terry to the Nutrisystem family and know that he’ll be a leader in helping to motivate men around the country to take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle. ”

SUCCESS^TM: The Most Comprehensive Nutrisystem® Program Ever

On December 15^th, Nutrisystem announced the launch of SUCCESS, the Company’s most comprehensive weight loss program to date and its most substantial reformulation in years. Longtime Nutrisystem spokespeople Dan Marino and Marie Osmond join superstar Janet Jackson and football great Terry Bradshaw as the Company’s all-star Brand Ambassador line-up for the launch of Nutrisystem SUCCESS.

The Nutrisystem SUCCESS approach is designed to help take the weight off and keep it off through frequent, portion-controlled, balanced nutrition and low Glycemic Index eating.  The SUCCESS program offers the Company’s largest ever assortment of signature artisanal fresh-frozen meals including new Chef’s Table^TM dinner entrees, developed by Nutrisystem’s Celebrity Chef Culinary Council using revolutionary advanced steamer technology; new chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee advanced protein shakes to help improve satiety and nutrition; the introduction of a personalized “My Daily 3^TM” physical activity program; and increased personalization and flexibility through transition and maintenance plans that help consumers manage their weight on their own. 

The SUCCESS program is built on the following four fundamental pillars: 

• Great Taste = Great Results - Fresh-frozen offerings will nearly double as the Company has worked with its esteemed Celebrity Chef Culinary Council to develop an exclusive line of Chef’s Table dinner entrees using a patented new microwaveable steamer bag technology. These signature dishes carry the name of the Chef who created the recipe. Presently, the Celebrity Chef Culinary Council includes: Kent Rathbun, Michael Solomonov, Mark Estee, Carmen Gonzalez and Tony Mantuano.
• It Works - The Nutrisystem reformulation involves advanced nutritional science to deliver a high level of satiety. Macro-nutrient reformulations optimize weight loss and help avoid pitfalls of typical low calorie diets such as hunger, cravings and eliminating entire food categories. The SUCCESS program’s simplified meal planner helps improve adherence and efficacy; those who adhere to the program can expect to lose between 1 -2 pounds per week. Initial weight loss may be more. Importantly, clinically meaningful weight loss can take place in as little as a month, with reductions in the waistline and other markers of health.
• Flexibility and Maintenance - For the first time ever and as a direct result of customer feedback, Nutrisystem will offer a portfolio of flexible transition and maintenance plans including a la carte menu pricing for customers who want to personalize their programs from over 130 menu items. Nutrisystem’s transition and weight loss maintenance plans were created to guide consumers through different phases of weight loss and maintenance. These phases are now supported by an “At Home Tool Kit” that includes a Nutrisystem Meal Measure, a Healthy Steps^TM Portion Control Serving Set, as well as a low Glycemic Index cookbook, “The Low GI Cookbook-Nutrisystem Edition.” With SUCCESS transition and maintenance plans, customers are now able to create a truly customizable program, combining their own meals with perfectly proportioned Nutrisystem meals delivered right to their door, ready in minutes with no counting points, weighing portions or attending meetings.
• Exercise Counts - Nutrisystem is also introducing “My Daily 3,” comprised of three 10-minute intervals of physical activity or 30 minutes of moderate daily exercise. Customers can take a short assessment quiz on www.nutrisystem.com and receive a personalized two-week sample “My Daily 3″ program to get started. The Nutrisystem website offers other valuable information to personalize fitness goals.

To join Terry Bradshaw on the Nutrisystem SUCCESS program today, visit www.nutrisystem.com/success4u or call 1-888-841-2572.

For photos of Terry as well as other Nutrisystem materials please go to: http://newsinfusion.com/events/nutrisystem

To view the 2012 Men’s SUCCESS 7-day Sample Menu, please visit: http://www.nutrisystem.com/pdf/Sample_7DayMenu_MensPDF.pdf

About Nutrisystem, Inc.

Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI) is the number one home delivery weight-loss company. Nutrisystem^® products are sold direct to the consumer through nutrisystem.com, by phone, and at select retailers, with convenient home delivery. The Company offers proven nutritionally balanced weight loss programs designed for women, men, and seniors, as well as the Nutrisystem^® D^® program, specifically designed to help people with type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight and manage their diabetes. The Nutrisystem^® program is based on 40 years of nutrition research and the science of the low glycemic index, and offers a variety of great tasting, satisfying, good carbohydrate meals that are designed to be heart healthy. The program was named the “Least Expensive Home Delivery Program” by CBS Money Watch in January 2011. The program has no membership fees and provides weight management support and counseling by trained weight-loss coaches and online and mobile weight management tools free of charge. Nutrisystem proudly supports the American Diabetes Association in its movement to Stop Diabetes^TM, as well as to help in increasing awareness of the correlation between weight loss and improvements in diabetes control. For more information or to become a customer, visit http://www.nutrisystem.com or call 1-800-435-4074. For the healthcare professional, please visit http://www.nutrisystem.com/hcp . Follow Nutrisystem on Twitter @nutrisystem and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/nutrisystem.

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NUTRISYSTEM TEAMS WITH JACKSON FOR NATIONAL “GET ON IT” AD CAMPAIGN AND NUTRIBANKTM PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE  

FORT WASHINGTON, PA (December 15, 2011) - Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), the leading home delivery weight loss program, announces today its association with superstar Janet Jackson for the launch of SUCCESS, the Company’s most comprehensive weight loss program to date and its most substantial reformulation in years.  The program will include a national advertising campaign showcasing Ms. Jackson’s Nutrisystem weight loss success to date and her journey to sustainable, healthy eating.  

Reformulated Menu with Increased Protein, New Chef’s Table^TM Steamer Entrees and Programs to Support Sustained Success 

The Nutrisystem® SUCCESS^TM approach is designed to help take the weight off and keep it off through frequent, portion-controlled, balanced nutrition and low Glycemic Index eating.  The SUCCESS program offers the Company’s largest ever assortment of signature artisanal fresh-frozen meals including new Chef’s Table^TM dinner entrees, developed by Nutrisystem’s Celebrity Chef Culinary Council using revolutionary advanced steamer technology; new chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee advanced protein shakes; the introduction of a personalized “My Daily 3^TM” physical activity program; and increased personalization and flexibility through transition and maintenance plans that help consumers manage their weight on their own. 

Janet Jackson Succeeds With Nutrisystem  

Having written one of 2011’s biggest bestsellers which dealt in large part with her own on-going efforts to maintain a healthy body, Ms. Jackson enjoys a special position as an inspirational role model for women everywhere who are struggling with weight loss and body image issues. In her first effort as an author, the international superstar described her life-long efforts to address weight loss and fitness in True You, which went to number one on The New York Times bestseller list. True You and Ms. Jackson have inspired millions of people to face their concerns about weight, fitness and feeling healthy. True You is launching in soft cover to coincide with the announcement of the partnership with Nutrisystem.

 In this new role, Ms. Jackson will be the iconic new face for the Nutrisystem brand, the focal point of the SUCCESS campaign and the co-founder of a new initiative to help combat hunger. A fresh and inspiring role model for Nutrisystem, Ms. Jackson has never before endorsed a weight loss product and has done little in the endorsement arena.  She is very open about her personal weight struggles and will be appearing in a substantial national advertising campaign to help inform and motivate consumers.  The ads, which were shot on location in Australia during Ms. Jackson’s recent worldwide tour, will debut before the end of the year.  Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jake Nava, the campaign features Ms. Jackson in a documentary style format answering a series of questions in her own words. With the tagline “Get On It,” the commercials emphasize the importance of taking that first step toward success and Ms. Jackson’s own admission that the key to effective weight loss was accepting she “couldn’t do it alone.”  

“Dieting never worked for me, counting calories never worked for me, and denying myself the foods I love never worked for me. I needed a better plan, and I found it with Nutrisystem,” shares Ms. Jackson. “With Nutrisystem I am seeing results already, and I am so impressed by both the thought and the nutritional science behind the program. There are millions of women like me who want to be successful but don’t have the tools to do it on their own.  I hope I can help inspire them.”  

“Success is our most complete program ever, and we’re really proud of it.  There’s no better spokesperson to join us than Janet Jackson,” says Joe Redling, Chairman and CEO of Nutrisystem. “Janet’s story is one of a lifelong struggle with weight management and the journey to gain control and acceptance.  She has an authentic voice we believe will resonate with consumers, and we’ve never been more excited heading into a new campaign than we are right now.” 

According to Mr. Redling, Nutrisystem will also announce a new marquee spokesperson in the men’s market, where the Company leads the category, as a part of its 2012 diet season campaign. 

NutriBank^TM: Solving Hunger. One Meal at a Time. 

Nutrisystem and Ms. Jackson are also announcing the creation of NutriBank (www.nutribank.org), an innovative new philanthropic effort dedicated to nutrition and solving hunger around the world. NutriBank will work closely with national and international organizations to donate nutritious food and raise funds and awareness for this important cause. Ms. Jackson will serve as co-founder along with Mr. Redling.

“Hunger is an issue that is so meaningful to me,” says Ms. Jackson. “I’ve had the opportunity to travel around the world during my career, and I’ve seen first hand the desperation on children’s faces who do not have enough to eat. I believe as a society we have to do better and NutriBank is going to allow me to work not only to provide food for the neediest, but also to use my voice to raise awareness of an issue that simply must be solved.”

For every pound lost on Nutrisystem in 2012, the Company will match it with one dollar’s worth of nutritious Nutrisystem® food to be delivered through NutriBank to those in need. The Company has committed to donating up to $10 million in food contributions to NutriBank in 2012. “NutriBank wouldn’t be possible without our customers,” adds Redling. “They are taking weight off for all the right reasons, and we’re matching that loss with balanced nutrition delivered to the neediest. It’s a win-win situation and we’re honored to be working with Janet Jackson to have what we hope will be a real impact on one of the most serious issues of our day.” 

SUCCESS: The Most Comprehensive Nutrisystem Program Ever  

The SUCCESS program is built on the following four fundamental pillars: 

• Great Taste = Great Results - Fresh-frozen offerings will nearly double as the Company has worked with its esteemed Celebrity Chef Culinary Council to develop an exclusive line of Chef’s Table dinner entrees using a patented new microwaveable steamer bag technology. These signature dishes carry the name of the Chef who created the recipe.  Presently, the Celebrity Chef Culinary Council includes: Kent Rathbun, Michael Solomonov, Mark Estee, Carmen Gonzalez and Tony Mantuano.
• It Works - Nutrisystem’s reformulation involves advanced nutritional science to deliver a high level of satiety. Macro-nutrient reformulations optimize weight loss and help avoid pitfalls of typical low calorie diets such as hunger, cravings and eliminating entire food categories. The SUCCESS program’s simplified meal planner helps improve adherence and efficacy; those who adhere to the program can expect to lose between 1 -2 pounds per week. Initial weight loss may be more. Importantly, clinically meaningful weight loss can take place in as little as a month, with reductions in the waistline and other markers of health.
• Flexibility and Maintenance - For the first time ever and as a direct result of customer feedback, Nutrisystem will offer a portfolio of flexible transition and maintenance plans including a la carte menu pricing for customers who want to personalize their programs from over 130 menu items. Nutrisystem’s transition and weight loss maintenance plans were created to guide consumers through different phases of weight loss and maintenance. These phases are now supported by an “At Home Tool Kit” that includes a Nutrisystem Meal Measure, a Healthy Steps^TM Portion Control Serving Set, as well as a low Glycemic Index cookbook, “The Low GI Cookbook-Nutrisystem Edition.” With SUCCESS transition and maintenance plans, customers are now able to create a truly customizable program, combining their own meals with perfectly proportioned Nutrisystem meals delivered right to their door, ready in minutes with no counting points, weighing portions or attending meetings.
• Exercise Counts - Nutrisystem is also introducing “My Daily 3,” comprised of three 10-minute intervals of physical activity or 30 minutes of moderate daily exercise. Customers can take a short assessment quiz on www.nutrisystem.com and receive a personalized two-week sample “My Daily 3″ program to get started. The Nutrisystem website offers other valuable information to personalize fitness goals. 

“In developing the Nutrisystem® Success^TM program, we wanted to provide customers with personal empowerment while also addressing common dieting pitfalls,” explains Dr. Bruce Daggy, Senior Vice President of Research and Development and Chief Science Officer at Nutrisystem. “People learn by doing, and behavioral and attitudinal changes occur if we repeatedly gravitate toward decisions that are good for us and produce the result we’re looking for. That’s why Nutrisystem’s approach and the science behind its satisfying nutrition is so successful — both short- and long-term.” 

In the future, Nutrisystem looks forward to partnering with Ms. Jackson’s culinary consultant, Chef Andre Carthen of ACafe, to develop diet compliant, low glycemic meals that are specifically tailored to Ms. Jackson’s tastes and will become part of the menu items offered through the program. In addition, the Company will be working with Tony Martinez, a noted fitness expert who’s worked with Ms. Jackson for many years, to enhance the “My Daily 3″ activity portfolio to include more tips, exercise routines and instructional videos. 

With each new Nutrisystem SUCCESS auto-delivery program order, customers will receive an exciting limited time introductory offer, including a money back guarantee. To order the new Nutrisystem SUCCESS program and other Nutrisystem® products, visit www.nutrisystem.com/success4u or call 1-888-841-2572.

About Nutrisystem, Inc.

Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI) is the number one home delivery weight-loss company. Nutrisystem^® products are sold direct to the consumer through nutrisystem.com, by phone, and at select retailers, with convenient home delivery. The Company offers proven nutritionally balanced weight loss programs designed for women, men, and seniors, as well as the Nutrisystem^® D^® program, specifically designed to help people with type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight and manage their diabetes. The Nutrisystem program is based on 40 years of nutrition research and the science of the low glycemic index, and offers a variety of great tasting, satisfying, good carbohydrate meals that are designed to be heart healthy. The program was named the “Least Expensive Home Delivery Program” by CBS Money Watch in January 2011. The program has no membership fees and provides weight management support and counseling by trained weight-loss coaches and online and mobile weight management tools free of charge. Nutrisystem proudly supports the American Diabetes Association in its movement to Stop Diabetes^TM, as well as to help in increasing awareness of the correlation between weight loss and improvements in diabetes control. For more information or to become a customer, visit http://www.nutrisystem.com or call 1-800-435-4074. For the healthcare professional, please visit http://www.nutrisystem.com/hcp. Follow Nutrisystem on Twitter @nutrisystem and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/nutrisystem.

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Contact:

Meredith Bandy

Nutrisystem, Inc.

215-385-8941

mbandy@nutrisystem.com

“It gives me great pleasure to welcome Mike to the Nutrisystem family,” said Joe Redling, Chairman and CEO of Nutrisystem. “As we continue to broaden our product portfolio and distribution channels, Mike’s extensive experience in managing large media driven brands combined with his deep expertise in direct response marketing, consumer healthcare and packaged goods marketing makes Mike the ideal person for this role. His proven track record in creative development and product innovations will enable him to bring a fresh perspective to future marketing and product initiatives here at Nutrisystem and strengthen and extend our position as a leader in the weight management industry.” 

Mr. Amburgey brings over 28 years of marketing experience, including brand management, advertising creation, media, eCommerce and direct response to his new position at Nutrisystem. Most recently, Amburgey was the Chief Marketing Officer for the Oreck Corporation, where he helped to define brand positioning, led the development of new creative and media initiatives and drove a successful new product development program.  Prior to that he was based in Washington State, where he served as Vice President of Marketing and Direct Response Sales for the Bowflex® and Schwinn® Fitness businesses of Nautilus, Inc. His career also included domestic and international marketing roles at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, as well as brand management at Procter & Gamble. 

“Nutrisystem has a heritage as one of the finest branded direct response marketing organizations in the country,” said Amburgey. “It is truly an honor and privilege to be joining such a prestigious company and to have the opportunity to lead the team responsible for building on that impressive reputation of success.” 

Amburgey’s academic credentials include earning a Bachelors of Science in Marketing and Business Administration from Miami University (OH).

About Nutrisystem, Inc.

Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI) is the number one home delivery weight-loss company. Nutrisystem^® products are sold direct to the consumer through nutrisystem.com, by phone, and at select retailers, with convenient home delivery. The Company offers proven nutritionally balanced weight loss programs designed for women, men, and seniors, as well as the Nutrisystem^® D^® program, specifically designed to help people with type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight and manage their diabetes. The Nutrisystem^® program is based on nearly 40 years of nutrition research and the science of the low glycemic index, and offers a variety of great tasting, satisfying, good carbohydrate meals that are designed to be heart healthy. The program was named the “Least Expensive Home Delivery Program” by CBS Money Watch in January 2011. The program has no membership fees and provides weight management support and counseling by trained weight-loss coaches and online and mobile weight management tools free of charge. Nutrisystem proudly supports the American Diabetes Association in its movement to Stop Diabetes^TM, as well as to help in increasing awareness of the correlation between weight loss and improvements in diabetes control. For more information or to become a customer, visit http://www.nutrisystem.com or call 1-800-891-3215. For the healthcare professional, please visit http://www.nutrisystem.com/hcp . Follow Nutrisystem on Twitter @nutrisystem and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/nutrisystem. 

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 The NutriFitProgram combines all the essentials needed to help achieve efficient and healthy weight loss. This Program includes a member’s choice of a 28-day personalized Nutrisystem Plan which includes 28 days of meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert) that are portion controlled and easy to prepare, community membership, online and mobile tools and weight loss counseling. Personalized exercise programs are arranged from approximately 90 weekly classes at participating YMCA’s including 36-minute entry-level circuit training, water aquatics and Zumba®. This program is combined with weekly coaching from a professional trainer who records the member’s body weight, BMI, blood pressure and physical dimensions. Following the trainer’s consultation, the member’s confidential data can then be entered into a HIPAA compliant web portal that visually charts their progress and trends along with their daily blood sugar readings. The GlucoFitClub provides its members with a free auto-logging MyGlucoHealth glucometer that can effortlessly upload a participant’s blood glucose readings through a compatible cell phone or computer to their personalized GlucoFitClub web portal. Entra Health Systems is the monitoring technology partner for GlucoFitClub that supplies the NutriFitProgram with the member web portal and wireless glucometer.

 ”In the face of an expanding obesity epidemic, Nutrisystem is dedicated to helping people lead healthier lifestyles. The NutriFitProgram will make it easier and faster for our customers to achieve their health goals by augmenting our dietary programs,” said Joe Redling, Chairman and CEO at Nutrisystem. “Nutrisystem is delighted to partner with the GlucoFitClub and to offer the nutritional component of this innovative program.”

 Added Dr. Bruce Daggy, Vice President of Research and Development at Nutrisystem, “The clinical evidence is very clear from landmark diabetes prevention and management studies, that many cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented or better managed through healthy weight loss, increased physical activity, and better monitoring.  The NutriFitProgram brings all three features together in one affordable, easy to use program. ”

 The YMCA of Orange County and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) of Orange County are both active partners in supporting the program in Southern California. The Y is committed to expanding opportunities for healthy living and provides the physical club environment for the GlucoFitClub and its exercise, monitoring and educational programs. Members of this program also enjoy a local YMCA membership, which includes full access to YMCA facilities and many benefits such as pool access, and a supportive community environment.The ADA provides free educational classes and counseling at the YMCA for diabetic and pre-diabetic members. 

 The NutriFitProgram is being piloted in Southern California with a commitment from the parties to expand promptly in response to the demand. Membership in the GlucoFitClub and the YMCA is included at no additional charge to customers subscribing to a qualifying Nutrisystem home-delivery dietary meal program.

 ”The NutriFitProgram is about getting results, having fun and enjoying the company of other people who have the same goals. We have packaged a cost-effective dietary home meal-delivery and exercise program that is effective and fits comfortably into our members’ lifestyles, “said Gene Theslof, CEO at GlucoFitClub. “The GlucoFitClub is really all about providing the right tools for people to make important changes in their lives that can make them happier and healthier. We enable this through our collaboration with Nutrisystem, Entra Health Systems and the devotion of our trainers and the sheer enthusiasm of our members who support one another in this important program.”

 For additional information on the NutriFitProgram and the GlucoFitClub, please call 877-699-9432.

About Nutrisystem, Inc.

Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI) is the number one home delivery weight-loss company. Nutrisystem^® products are sold direct to the consumer through nutrisystem.com, by phone, and at select retailers, with convenient home delivery. The Company offers proven nutritionally balanced weight loss programs designed for women, men, and seniors, as well as the Nutrisystem^® D^® program, specifically designed to help people with type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight and manage their diabetes. The Nutrisystem^® program is based on nearly 40 years of nutrition research and the science of the low glycemic index, and offers a variety of great tasting, satisfying, good carbohydrate meals that are designed to be heart healthy. The program was named the “Least Expensive Home Delivery Program” by CBS Money Watch in January 2011. The program has no membership fees and provides weight management support and counseling by trained weight-loss coaches and online and mobile weight management tools free of charge. Nutrisystem proudly supports the American Diabetes Association in its movement to Stop Diabetes^TM, as well as to help in increasing awareness of the correlation between weight loss and improvements in diabetes control. For more information or to become a customer, visit http://www.nutrisystem.com or call 1-800-891-3215. For the healthcare professional, please visit http://www.nutrisystem.com/hcp . Follow Nutrisystem on Twitter @nutrisystem and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/nutrisystem.

 About GlucoFitClub, LLC. 

The GlucoFitClub is a division of Gluco Fitness Center LLC. a leader in health and wellness strategies and personalized health monitoring that help people lead healthier and more productive lives. In addition to alliances with Nutrisystem, Gluco Fitness Center works closely with the YMCA, American Diabetes Association and American Association of Diabetes Educators to help people lose weight, reverse prediabetes and provide better self-management tools to fight diabetes.  The GlucoFitClub’s bundled combination of dietary meals, supervised exercise classes, coaching and personal electronic monitoring are backed by decades of evidence-based research. Gluco Fitness Center is also an exclusive distributor of the Entra Health System wireless glucometer for digital diabetes management. To learn more about GlucoFitClub or other healthy living programs offered by Gluco Fitness Center, visit us at www.glucofitnesscenter.com  or call 877-699-9432.

 About MyGlucoHealth®  

MyGlucoHealth Wireless from Entra Health Systems, is the first FDA cleared and CE certified Bluetooth®-enabled glucometer of its kind in the world. MyGlucoHealth works in combination with a real-time online data collection network to securely upload and manage blood glucose readings using to an online portal eliminating the need to maintain personal logbooks. MyGlucoHealth gives patients more direct control over their care and provides clear lines of communication with clinicians and caregivers. For more information visit: www.myglucohealth.net <http://www.myglucohealth.net> or call 877-458-2646.

Dr. Vincent, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Florida, and Director of the University’s Sports Performance Center and Human Performance Laboratory, was chosen by The Obesity Society’s Scientific Review Committee as the grant recipient based on her proposal, “Hypocaloric Diet Prior to Total Knee Replacement in the Obese Patient.” 

 ”Dr. Vincent’s grant proposal topic is a reminder that obesity is contributing to multiple common debilitating and costly health conditions.” said Bruce Daggy, Ph.D., Vice President of Research and Development at Nutrisystem. “Nutrisystem is pleased to work with the Obesity Society, the leading organization for obesity research, to provide this grant opportunity to its members.” 

Nutrisystem partnered with The Obesity Society to offer this research grant and will continue to partner again with them in 2012. Through this partnership, Nutrisystem invites proposals to fund randomized controlled trials of the Nutrisystem® program(s). Potential areas of study include, but are not limited to, the following:

1) Effects of weight loss using a Nutrisystem program on disease risk or management
2) Effects of weight loss using the Nutrisystem® D® program on diabetes or pre-diabetes
3) Role of Nutrisystem® portion-controlled foods as weight maintenance aids 

Last year’s grant winner, Kelly H. Webber, PhD, RD, LD, along with co-investigator, Stephanie A. Rose, MD, presented their study at the 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity Society in Orlando this past week. Their abstract titled, “An Internet-Based Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention with or without Commercially Available Portion-Controlled Foods: A Pilot Study,” reported improvements in risk factors for metabolic disease when Nutrisystem was added to an online weight loss support program.  

“The alliance between Nutrisystem and The Obesity Society in providing these research grants is driven by our common interest in addressing the cause of so many health issues in this country - namely, the obesity epidemic, ” said Joe Redling Chairman and CEO at Nutrisystem. “With research like Dr. Vincent’s and Dr. Webber’s, we hope to make great strides in creating a healthier society.” 

Beyond this grant opportunity selected by the Obesity Society, Nutrisystem supports additional research opportunities with funding and/or provision of structured meal programs.  For further information, visit www.nutrisystem.com/hcp, or contact research@nutrisystem.com. 

About Nutrisystem, Inc. 

Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI) is the number one home delivery weight-loss company. Nutrisystem^® products are sold direct to the consumer through nutrisystem.com, by phone, and at select retailers, with convenient home delivery. The Company offers proven nutritionally balanced weight loss programs designed for women, men, and seniors, as well as the Nutrisystem^® D^® program, specifically designed to help people with type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight and manage their diabetes. The Nutrisystem^® program is based on nearly 40 years of nutrition research and the science of the low glycemic index, and offers a variety of great tasting, satisfying, good carbohydrate meals that are designed to be heart healthy. The program was named the “Least Expensive Home Delivery Program” by CBS Money Watch in January 2011. The program has no membership fees and provides weight management support and counseling by trained weight-loss coaches and online and mobile weight management tools free of charge. Nutrisystem proudly supports the American Diabetes Association in its movement to Stop Diabetes^TM, as well as to help in increasing awareness of the correlation between weight loss and improvements in diabetes control. For more information or to become a customer, visit http://www.nutrisystem.com or call 1-800-891-3215. For the healthcare professional, please visit http://www.nutrisystem.com/hcp . Follow Nutrisystem on Twitter @nutrisystem and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/nutrisystem.

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FORT WASHINGTON, PA. (September 19, 2011) - Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), the number one home delivery weight loss program, today announced that three Nutrisystem-sponsored studies will be presented on October 2, 2011, at Obesity 2011: The 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity Society at the Orlando World Marriott, Cypress Ballroom in Orlando, Florida . In addition, the winner of the 2011 Nutrisystem grant, chosen by a review panel from the Obesity Society, will be announced at the conference’s opening session, on the evening of October 1, 2011.

Presentations on October 2, 2011, will include findings on the following:

Posters on Display for Viewing: October 2, 2011, 11:30 am-6:30 pm

Author(s) available at Poster: 12:30 pm-1:30 pm

Additional healthcare information about the Nutrisystem programs, and descriptions of all Nutrisystem grant opportunities, can be found at http://www.nutrisystem.com/hcp.

About Nutrisystem, Inc.

Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI) is the number one home delivery weight loss company. Nutrisystem is sold direct to the consumer through nutrisystem.com, by phone, and at select retailers, with convenient home delivery. The Company offers proven nutritionally balanced weight loss programs designed for women, men, and seniors, as well as the Nutrisystem® D® program, specifically designed to help people with type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight and manage their diabetes. The Nutrisystem programs are based on nearly 40 years of nutrition research and the science of the low glycemic index, and offer a variety of great tasting, satisfying high-fiber, good carbohydrate meals that are heart healthy. Nutrisystem was named the “Least Expensive Home Delivery Program” by CBS Money Watch in January 2011. The program has no membership fees and provides weight management support and counseling by trained weight loss coaches and online weight management tools free of charge. Nutrisystem proudly supports the American Diabetes Association in its movement to Stop Diabetes^TM, as well as to help in increasing awareness of the correlation between weight loss and improvements in diabetes control. For more information or to become a customer visit http://www.nutrisystem.com or call 1-800-891-3215. For the healthcare professional please visit http://www.nutrisystem.com/hcp . Follow Nutrisystem on Twitter @nutrisystem and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/nutrisystem.

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FORT WASHINGTON, PA. (May 25, 2011) - According to the Nutrisystem Diet Index,^™[1] Americans voted that Jennifer Lopez has the best derriere and legs. When women were asked who they consider physical perfection, they agreed it was a meeting of First Lady Michelle Obama’s arms (22 percent), Jennifer Lopez’s legs (24 percent) and derriere (20 percent) and Jessica Alba’s abs (11 percent). In an ideal world, men would rock Vin Diesel’s arms (35 percent) and Matthew McConaughey’s six-pack abs (16 percent). 

It’s clear that celebrities’ physical attributes play a large part as to why Americans find celebrities appealing.  So, would weight gain impact their attractiveness?  The Diet Index found that 51 percent of women who weighed in think that if a male star gained a significant amount of weight - like 50 pounds - he would not be hot anymore.  Men seem to agree when it comes to female celebrities.  About half (48 percent) predict they’d find her unattractive if she packed on the same amount of weight. 

“While Americans are obsessed with celebrity weight loss and physical fitness, our research reveals that their focus should be shifted to their own health,” said Joe Redling, Chairman and CEO of Nutrisystem, Inc. “We’ve released our second Nutrisystem Diet Index^™ to further understand America’s attitudes toward dieting and continue a dialogue about healthy dieting and healthy lifestyle habits and trends.” 

BACK TO REALITY-WHERE AMERICA STANDS

Over the last couple years, the Nutrisystem Diet Index revealed two-thirds (66 percent) of American women and about half (51 percent) of American men have contended with weight gain. Many are quick to blame external factors, such as getting older (44 percent) or having a busy career (23 percent). And while Americans seem to desire the famously constructed bodies of their favorite celebrities, they aren’t working for it.  Sixty percent of those who have gained weight over the last few years, confess the extra pounds are a result of not exercising often enough, if at all, while others blame not watching what they are eating (40 percent) or not incorporating enough healthy foods into their diets (35 percent). 

So what is keeping Americans from getting into better shape?  While 68 percent of Americans have tried to diet at least once in their lifetime, they still struggle.  Many find it difficult to give up the foods they love, which is not surprising considering that close to half (45 percent) of Americans admit that it would be harder to give up their favorite dessert than sex for one month.  Sometimes, it’s simply not seeing the physical results as soon as they’d like to, that can derail their efforts.  

SEX AND THE SCALE

This year’s Diet Index showed that close to a quarter (22 percent) of Americans would pass up a cool million dollars in lottery winnings to have their dream body for the rest of their lives. And fortunately, there is a desire to lose weight - not just to look thinner, but to enjoy the countless benefits that come with weight loss.  A majority admit that when they lose weight they feel better about themselves (64 percent) and see a spike in their energy (62 percent).  Many even believe that if they lost 10 pounds they’d be more confident in their sexuality (48 percent), feel more sexual (34 percent) and have more (33 percent) and better (28 percent) sex.    

It’s also important to keep Americans’ bodies looking appealing so that they can keep their sexual partner interested.  After all, a quarter (25 percent) of Americans who’ve had the pleasure of seeing someone naked and weren’t afraid to provide an answer confess there’s been at least one instance where they became less attracted to someone after seeing that person in the nude. Additionally, an overwhelming majority (85 percent) of Americans who chimed in find a great body more of a turn-on for a sexual partner to have than a lot of money. In fact, Americans see the connection between sex and weight to the point that a majority (80 percent) would pick weight loss over taking prescription medication, like Viagra, if they ever wanted to improve their sexual performance. 

FAT FIBS

Weight is also a topic most would rather not even discuss.  Thirty-six percent of those who are married or in serious relationships would much sooner share the number of sexual partners they’ve had than discuss their current weight.  Close to one in five (17 percent) of Americans have gone so far as to lie about their weight on formal documents such as their drivers’ licenses, state identification cards and medical, gym and diet program forms.  Many would rather their peers didn’t know their weight either.  Perhaps this is why half (50 percent) of Americans who are members of social networking sites admit most of the pictures on their profile are shot from the waist-up, rather than full-body. 

“The second annual Nutrisystem Diet Index found that Americans know what they want in terms of their bodies and health, but they feel hampered and are somewhat confused about how to get there,” said Dr. Bruce Daggy, Nutritional Biochemist and Vice President of Research and Development, Nutrisystem, Inc. “These survey results help focus on where Americans can make improvements and hopefully serve as a springboard for Americans to take control of their health. Nutrisystem starts with nutrition. Our programs are an affordable, simple means to learn a healthy pattern of eating.” 

KEY NUTRISYSTEM DIET INDEX FINDINGS

The Nutrisystem Diet Index revealed that Americans are showing slight signs of progress. According to the Index, Americans are at the midway mark on healthy diet and lifestyle choices, scoring a 5.4 on a 10 point scale - with one being an “unhealthy diet and lifestyle” and 10 being a “healthy diet and lifestyle” - when asked basic questions about their eating habits, diet behaviors and lifestyle choices.

While overall, the Index Score didn’t show a significant change from last year, there has been a poignant shift across the categories.  There are nine million fewer Americans in the unhealthy representation of the population and approximately seven million more Americans in the healthy representation of the country than there were last year. 

ABOUT THE SURVEY

The Nutrisystem Diet Index^™ analyzed healthy diet and lifestyle behaviors and attitudes based on a telephone survey conducted by Kelton Research on behalf of Nutrisystem, Inc. The phone survey took place between February 22nd and March 8th, 2011 among 1,000 adults age 18 and over.  

For more information on the Nutrisystem Diet Index visit nutrisystemnews.com.  

ABOUT NUTRISYSTEM, INC.

Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI) is the number one home delivery weight loss company. Nutrisystem is sold direct to the consumer through nutrisystem.com, by phone, and at select retailers, with convenient home delivery. The Company offers proven nutritionally balanced weight loss programs designed for women, men, and seniors, as well as the Nutrisystem® D^TM program, specifically designed to help people with type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight and manage their diabetes. The Nutrisystem programs are based on more than 39 years of nutrition research and the science of the low glycemic index, and offer a variety of great tasting, satisfying high-fiber, good carbohydrate meals that are heart healthy. Nutrisystem was named the “Least Expensive Home Delivery Program” by CBS Money Watch in January 2011. The program has no membership fees and provides weight management support and counseling by trained weight loss coaches and online weight management tools free of charge. Nutrisystem proudly supports the American Diabetes Association in its movement to Stop Diabetes^TM, as well as to help in increasing awareness of the correlation between weight loss and improvements in diabetes control. For more information or to become a customer visit http://www.nutrisystem.com or call 1-800-891-3215. Follow Nutrisystem on Twitter @nutrisystem and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/nutrisystem.

 ABOUT KELTON

Kelton Research is a leading global insights firm and is America’s 64th fastest growing private company.  Serving as a partner to more than 100 of the Fortune 500 and thousands of smaller companies and organizations, Kelton utilizes a wide range of customized, innovative research techniques and staff expertise in marketing, branding, PR, media and business strategy to help drive our clients’ businesses forward.  For more information about Kelton’s services, please call 1.888.8.KELTON or visit www.keltonresearch.com. 

DISCLAIMER

Celebrities that are referenced herein are not affiliated with Nutrisystem and are not a spokesperson for or represent the Company. 

SOURCE Nutrisystem, Inc. 

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