OWINGS MILLS, Md., Sept. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Medifast,
Inc. (NYSE: MED), a leading United
States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven
weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, announced
published clinical studies demonstrating weight loss effectiveness
of two Medifast meal plans - the 4 & 2 & 1 Plan™ (also
known as Medifast Achieve™) and the 5 & 2 & 2 Plan™.
The 4 & 2 & 1 Plan™ study, published in Nutrition
Journal, reviewed 310 customer records and
found customers who followed the plan for 12 weeks lost an
average of 24 pounds. Customers active in the program for 24
weeks lost an average of 35 pounds. The 4 & 2 & 1
Plan™ was effective for weight loss for both men and women and for
younger and older adults.
The 5 & 2 & 2 Plan™ study, published in the Journal
of Obesity and Weight Loss Therapy, reviewed 62 adult
records, with 92% of customers being extremely obese.
Customers engaged in the program for 12 weeks lost an average of 28
pounds, and customers following the plan for 24 weeks lost an
average of 42 pounds.
The majority of all customers' weight loss was attributed to fat
loss while preserving lean muscle mass - important for maintaining
physical activity and long-term weight-loss. Blood pressure
was also improved on both plans.
Over 75% of active 12-week customers lost at least 5% body
weight and more than 85% of 24-week customers lost 5% or
more. "This is clinically important," said Dr.
Linda Arterburn, Medifast Vice
President of Scientific and Clinical Affairs, "because this degree
of weight loss is associated with improvements in blood pressure,
blood cholesterol, and blood sugars, and accordingly, a reduction
in the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes."
Both studies reviewed a representative sampling of records from
overweight and obese customers who followed these plans at Medifast
Weight Control Centers® where they received counseling to support
their weight loss journey. These meal plans use Medifast meal
replacement products, coupled with conventional food choices, to
achieve balanced nutrition for healthy weight loss.
"We are committed to creating weight management options for
everyone," said Michael C.
MacDonald, Medifast Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer. "Customers can confidently choose either the 4 & 2
& 1 Plan™ or the 5 & 2 & 2 Plan™ as well as our other
plan options to achieve short- and long-term weight loss."
"Our customers want flexible, customizable approaches to weight
loss," said Dr. Arterburn. "We're excited to offer healthy,
research-supported programs that achieve weight management
goals."
The plans complement Medifast's popular 5 & 1 Plan®, a lower
calorie and carbohydrate-controlled plan designed for fast, safe
weight loss.
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About Medifast:
Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) is a
leading United States manufacturer
and provider of clinically proven and easy-to-use weight-loss and
weight-maintenance products and programs. The company sells its
products and programs via four unique distribution channels: 1) the
web and national call centers, 2) the Take Shape For Life personal
coaching division, 3) Medifast Weight Control Centers, and 4) a
national network of physicians. Medifast was founded in 1980 and is
located in Owings Mills, Maryland.
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