FORT WASHINGTON, Pa.,
Dec. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), a leading provider of
weight management products and services, announced today the
nationwide launch of Fast 5+. Fast 5+ is week one of the
Nutrisystem My Way program designed to help customers lose five
pounds PLUS one inch off their waist in their first week of dieting
or their money back guaranteed. Scientific evidence suggests a key
predictor of long-term weight loss success is early results, which
Fast 5+ delivers.
"Fast 5+ will make its commercial debut on December 26 for Diet Season 2015," said
Keira Krausz, Chief Marketing
Officer of Nutrisystem. "It will be supported by integrated
marketing and advertising campaigns. Nutrisystem will also
feature celebrity ambassadors including Marie Osmond, Dan
Marino and Melissa Joan Hart
plus many additional customers who have had success using the
Nutrisystem program, across campaigns."
COMPONENTS OF FAST 5+
Fast 5+ was carefully designed
to kick start weight loss by causing a five-pound weight loss PLUS
one inch off the waist in the first week of dieting. It
includes:
- One week of specially selected meals with new food selections
for 2015
- One week of Energi-ZING™ shakes to rev metabolism and craving
crusher™ shakes to curb afternoon cravings
- Expert guides including "6 Super Vegetables," "7 Tips for
Overcoming Obstacles" and "21 Tips for Winning Weight Loss"
designed to help customers stay on track.
"A third-party clinical test, sponsored by Nutrisystem, supports
the effectiveness of the Fast 5™ kits," explained Dr. Anthony Fabricatore, clinical psychologist and
head of the Nutrisystem Research and Development team. "With Fast
5+, customers will see results in the first week, which in turn
should motivate and empower them to continue their weight loss
journey."
BEST-IN-CLASS NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
Nutrisystem My Way
is personalized to meet individual health goals and continues to be
consistent with national guidelines for dietary intake meeting
targets for fat, sodium, sugar, cholesterol and fiber as well as
national guidelines for physical activity. Nutrisystem offers
customers the most meal choices, including more than 100 foods that
contain no artificial preservatives or artificial flavors. In
the first quarter of 2015, Nutrisystem will announce the addition
of nearly half a dozen more foods to its menu.
Also available this year is Nutricurb™, a dietary supplement,
which delivers an ingredient that stimulates your body's natural
appetite-regulating mechanisms to help keep hunger down.
CONTINUED FOCUS ON RETAIL EXPANSION
Since
April 2013, Nutrisystem kits have
been available at Walmart in both the diet and diabetic section.
The line has recently expanded beyond multi-day kits to now include
bars, shakes and breakfast items for a total of 15 products.
Nutrisystem has also committed to several other retail outlets for
Diet Season 2015, including an "in and out" display in Sam's Club
locations nationwide.
To learn more about Nutrisystem, its plans and menu items or to
order now, please visit www.nutrisystem.com.
About Nutrisystem, Inc.
Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ:
NTRI) is a Philadelphia-based
weight loss industry leader, having helped millions of people lose
weight over the course of more than 40 years. The company's weight
loss solutions include Nutrisystem® My Way®, a 28-day structured
food delivery program, multi-day kits available at select retail
outlets and a new free app and digital platform NuMi™ by
Nutrisystem. In 2014, Nutrisystem debuted its Fast 5™ kit, a
one-week kick-start that can help customers lose five pounds plus
one inch off their waist in their first week of dieting. Its
current product line offers customers the most meal choices,
including more than 100 foods containing no artificial
preservatives or artificial flavors. Nutrisystem® plans are
consistent with national guidelines for dietary intake meeting
targets for fat, sodium, sugar, cholesterol, fiber and physical
activity and include comprehensive counseling options from trained
weight-loss coaches, registered dietitians and certified diabetes
educators. Plans can be customized to specific dietary needs and
preferences including the Nutrisystem® D® program for people with
Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes.
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