Nutrisystem
Nutrisystem
Nutrisystem (pronounced: noo-tri-sis-tem) is a commercial provider of weight loss products and services. The company offers an effective weight management approach by providing nutritionally balanced, pre-portioned meals, which are delivered to customers' doorsteps.
Etymology
The term "Nutrisystem" is a portmanteau of the words "Nutrition" and "System", indicating the company's focus on providing a complete, nutrition-focused system for weight loss.
History
Nutrisystem was founded in 1972 by Harold Katz, a Philadelphia entrepreneur. The company initially operated weight loss centers, but shifted to a direct-to-consumer model in the 1990s.
Products and Services
Nutrisystem offers a variety of weight loss programs, including the Basic Plan, Uniquely Yours Plan, Uniquely Yours Ultimate Plan, and the Vegetarian Plan. Each plan includes pre-packaged meals, snacks, and desserts that are low in calories but high in nutrients.
Related Terms
- Weight Loss: The process of losing body weight, typically by reducing calorie intake and increasing physical activity.
- Diet Plan: A structured eating plan designed to promote healthy weight loss.
- Meal Delivery Service: A service that delivers pre-prepared meals to a customer's home.
- Nutrition: The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nutrisystem
- Wikipedia's article - Nutrisystem
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