NTRI Nutrisystem

HORSHAM, Penn., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NutriSystem (NASDAQ:NTRI) is launching its new NutriSystem(R) Silver(TM) program for men and women over 60. This diet program is formulated to combat both the sluggish metabolism and nutritional deficiencies experienced by people in their 60s, 70s and beyond. To help spread the word about the importance of senior health and fitness, NutriSystem has partnered with former NFL head coach Don Shula. Coach Shula, 77 years old, has lost 32 pounds on NutriSystem, while his wife Mary Anne, 61, has lost 23 pounds. "NutriSystem was a perfect fit for my wife Mary Anne and I. We are both very active seniors who needed a weight loss program that could fit into our busy lifestyles," said Coach Shula. "The foods taste great and are easy to travel with. We still can't believe that we can eat Blueberry Muffins and Double Chocolate Chip Almond cookies while shedding pounds. I'm back to my playing weight and feel 10 years younger!" More than 60 percent of all adults are overweight and experts say the problem is even more pronounced among older Americans. NutriSystem Silver is designed to help older Americans lose weight. This nutritionally supercharged weight loss program is packed with protein, fiber, heart healthy fats and is based on a Low Glycemic index. The Glycemic Index is recognized by the World Health Organization and it measures the quality of carbohydrates and their impact on your blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates that break down slowly, encouraging stable blood sugar levels, rate well or "low" on the Glycemic Index, versus those that rate higher because they break down too quickly and cause your insulin levels to spike and your body to store fat while also leaving you hungry soon after a meal. It's the difference between "good" carbs and "bad" carbs. Never Too Late To Lose Weight "It's never too late to start shedding unwanted weight," says Dr. Jay Satz, NutriSystem's vice president of program and product development. "Being overweight and over 60 are two factors that can increase the incidence of arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and other, potentially life-threatening conditions. But the new NutriSystem Silver plan will show seniors the way to shed unwanted pounds -- in order to live fuller and healthier lives in their golden years." NutriSystem's Silver Program will build upon the successful and popular NutriSystem Nourish program with a few modifications. The prepared foods in the Silver program will be even lower in sodium (300mg less per day), lower in sugar, fat, saturated fat and cholesterol. Recognizing that dieting can lead to a decrease in lean body muscle mass in seniors, NutriSystem Silver increases the protein intake by 3% daily along with including three daily servings of dairy products. Beyond that, the program will integrate more protein and "heart healthy" fats, along with a multi-vitamin supplements with optimal doses of vitamins and minerals often lost through the aging process. These include Vitamins B, D, and K, which are essential in fostering proper metabolic function. To help seniors feel satisfied and energized, seniors on the NutriSystem Silver meal plan will eat six meals per day -- breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner with a dessert. The Silver program has even eliminated foods with nuts and seeds that can damage teeth and dentures in older Americans. NutriSystem Teams up with The National Arthritis Foundation Health concerns, such as arthritis, the leading cause of a disability among seniors, dramatically increases in likelihood among those that are overweight. Given these statistics, NutriSystem realized that the time was right to introduce a new plan tailored for older adults. NutriSystem has teamed up with the National Arthritis Foundation to give a free a "Walk with Ease" audio CD designed to help older Americans walk their way to good health with every NutriSystem Silver program. According to the Arthritis Foundation, losing as little as 15 pounds is associated with nearly a 50 percent improvement in knee OA symptoms. Convenience and Easy Preparation Keys to Success Like the original NutriSystem Nourish program, the Silver program is easy to follow and has large type instructions and meal planner designed for seniors. Prepared foods are delivered directly to members' doorsteps -- a feature of NutriSystem's program that should be especially appealing to seniors who have difficulty leaving their homes. There are no membership fees, no meetings to attend, no points to count and no cooking. All of the Nourish programs provide unparalleled service and support with a dedicated web site and an online 24/7 support team that is ready with answers to any diet questions, as well as advice and encouragement, free of charge. About NutriSystem Founded in 1972, NutriSystem (NASDAQ:NTRI) is a leading provider of weight management products and services. The company offers a weight loss program based on portion-controlled, lower Glycemic Index prepared meals. The program has no membership fees and provides free online and telephone counseling. DATASOURCE: NutriSystem CONTACT: Delphine Carroll, +1-484-645-1455, or Sheri Keiles, +1-215-820-5300, both of NutriSystem; or Matthew Bautista, +1-212-679-2233 x2927, or Jill Cohen, +1-212-679-2233 x2921, both of Bratskeir & Company for NutriSystem

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