Nutrisystem CEO Dawn Zier Named Chair of the American Heart Association 2017 Go Red For Women Initiative in Philadelphia

Nutrisystem (NASDAQ: NTRI), a leading provider of weight management products and services, today announced that CEO Dawn Zier has been named 2017 Chair of the American Heart Association (AHA) Go Red For Women Initiative in Philadelphia. Zier will lead a committee of Philadelphia-based executives who will help to raise awareness for and combat heart disease and stroke. The Go Red For Women Initiative makes a passionate call to action for women to live healthier, stronger lives.

“Working in the weight loss industry, it’s nearly impossible not to address the prevalence of heart disease and stroke in women,” said Zier. “The risk of these two diseases affects many of our customers and by championing this cause, we’re doing our part to educate individuals and help them understand the solutions available to decrease that risk. Maintaining a healthy weight is one of those solutions and we’re proud to join the AHA in this effort. ”

“The American Heart Association is thrilled that Dawn Zier will chair Philadelphia’s 2017 Go Red for Women Campaign,” says Laura Hollot, AHA’s Philadelphia Metro Executive Director. “Nutrisystem shares AHA’s dedication to health and wellness for all Americans, and we look forward to Dawn’s leadership.”

Nutrisystem has been a local sponsor of the Go Red For Women initiative for the past two years and will continue this sponsorship in 2016 and 2017. Robin Shallow, Nutrisystem Vice President, Communications, will join the 2016 Go Red Executive Committee.

In addition to its support of the AHA, since 2009 Nutrisystem has been a National Strategic Partner of the American Diabetes Association, and an active participant in the Philadelphia Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes. In 2014, the Company became a VIP sponsor and Zier served as co-chair of the Walk.

About Nutrisystem

Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI) is a leader in the weight loss industry, 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 including a digital platform, NuMi by Nutrisystem®, multi-day kits and individual products available at select retail outlets. The Company’s 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. For more information, go to NutrisystemNews.com.

About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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