In March 2008, the National Business Research Institute (NBRI) conducted anindependent cost comparison of the first month on seven weight lossprograms. NBRI also found NutriSystem to be the lowest priced weight lossprogram, hundreds of dollars less than other weight loss programs. Thisstudy compared center-based programs, pre-packaged meal programs andself-managed programs.*

Compared to USDA food plans, customers can actually lose weight withNutriSystem for $55 less per month, or $660 a year, than many American'sfood costs.** In addition, NutriSystem has no membership fees and providesfree online and telephone counseling.

"During these difficult economic times, NutriSystem offers the best valueavailable today for consumers who are looking to successfully lose weight,feel more healthy and enjoy delicious, hunger-satisfying, convenientready-to-go foods," said Monica Woo, NutriSystem executive vice presidentof ecommerce and chief marketing officer. "In addition to the best valuefor the money, we will offer our customers a number of new programs for avariety of lifestyles with 170 delicious food choices including 80 newfoods!"

According to www.usa.gov, the top three New Year's resolutions for 2009 areto 1)lose weight, 2)manage debt, and 3)save money. NutriSystem hascontrolled costs and is passing these savings to its consumers to help themmake these resolutions a reality.

About NutriSystem, Inc.

Founded in 1972, NutriSystem is a leading provider of weight managementproducts and services. The company offers a proven nutritionally balancedweight-loss program based on hunger-satisfying high-fiber, heart healthy,"good carb" meals that are low on the Glycemic Index and do not containtrans fats. NutriSystem is hundreds of dollars cheaper than other weightloss programs, based on an independent study by National Business ResearchInstitute (March 2008). The program has no membership fees and providesfree online and telephone counseling. NutriSystem now stands as a constantpillar of support, information and convenience with direct home deliveryfor those looking to lose weight in a busy world. As an Internet force, itswide-ranging web content, combined with its knowledgeable and highlytrained counselors, equals a powerful resource for all dieting consumers.NutriSystem believes in its clients and is there to help them, every dayand every step of the way. For more information, visithttp://www.nutrisystem.com.

*NBRI Research Methodology

Seven (7) diet programs were researched independently using the same manneras a consumer would research the programs in making the decision toparticipate in one of the included programs. This research includedvisiting the websites for each of the programs, contacting each program bytelephone for clarification and/or additional information, visitingcenters, where applicable, and visiting various supermarkets to costingredients for recommended meal plans.

The process was to calculate actual costs for participating in a programfor one (1) month. Specifically, calculations were based on program costsfor 28 days. Grocery costs were calculated by adjusting the local prices(Dallas, TX) for the Cost of Living Index. Grocery prices in the Dallasarea are .936 of the National Average, according to the ACCRA Cost ofLiving Index (http://www.coli.org). Weekly costs were based on 4.33 weeksper month. Recommended meal plans were included for those programs thatrequire participants to use self-prepared meals.

The independent cost analysis study was commissioned by NutriSystem.

**This is based on Official USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food At Home at FourLevels, Liberal Food Plan, US average, Sept. 2008 (adjusted 4.5% forinflation to reflect 2008 expenditures). Cost of fresh grocery items notincluded.

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