Nutrisystem Introduces New BMI App for the iPhone™ to Help Americans Stay on Track to Reach Their Health and Weight Loss Goals

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutrisystem, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTRI), the number one home delivery weight loss program, today announced the expansion of its line-up of weight loss management mobile applications with the launch of its new BMI (body mass index) app for the iPhone™.  The new app, which is downloadable for free at (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bmi-body-mass-index/id410449057?mt=8#), will provide Nutrisystem members and non-members with an engaging way to quickly and easily assess their BMI, as well as track and monitor changes in BMI over time.

BMI is an effective way to estimate healthy body weight and one of the most widely used diagnostic tools to help identify health and weight problems.  The Nutrisystem BMI app for the iPhone features the ability to:

• Calculate BMI in seconds and tell the user if he/she is underweight, healthy or overweight
• Generate a basic diet plan to help improve and maintain an ideal BMI
• Save and track BMI data
• Provide reminders for regular BMI checks

"When it comes to healthy living, knowing and monitoring your BMI is a very important step in the right direction.  At Nutrisystem, we feel that it is our mission to help all Americans lead a healthier lifestyle," said Chris Terrill, Chief Marketing Officer of Nutrisystem.  "With the introduction of this new, free BMI app for the iPhone, we're making it simple for anyone – members and non-members alike – to measure their BMI and make positive changes to improve their health."

Added Terrill, "This app is the latest addition to Nutrisystem's suite of health and weight loss mobile apps.  It furthers our commitment to serving as a leader in the mobile space for weight loss management solutions."

The introduction of the new Nutrisystem BMI app for the iPhone follows Nutrisystem's announcement that it has conducted an extensive revamp of its food program.  Last month, Nutrisystem announced that it is incorporating its highest scoring, best tasting fresh frozen gourmet foods into all of its weight loss plans at the lowest price in the Company's history.  The Nutrisystem 28-day program will now include one-third frozen foods and two-thirds of pantry foods and comes with a gourmet money back guarantee and free shipping.

The Nutrisystem® Select® Plan, available only in the Continental U.S., can be purchased by calling the Nutrisystem hotline 1-800-891-3215 or logging onto www.nutrisystem.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™ 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 35 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 24/7 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™ and WomenHeart, The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, in its mission to bring about a greater awareness of the link between heart disease and obesity.  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.

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