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FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., April 25, 2013 -- Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), a leading provider of weight management products and services, today announced that Jay Herratti has been elected to the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

"Jay's track record of launching and leading interactive companies and understanding and capitalizing on trends in the ecommerce space make him a valued addition to the Board," noted Mike Hagan, Chairman of the Nutrisystem Board of Directors. "From working with and leading consumer brands like Home Shopping Network, Urbanspoon and Citysearch to mentoring Internet start-ups, Jay is savvy when it comes to consumer behavior online and off. We're delighted to have him on the team as we continue to focus on Nutrisystem's turnaround."

"I'm excited to join the Nutrisystem Board particularly at this moment in time and with this leadership team," said Mr. Herratti. "Nutrisystem is a powerful brand in the weight loss space and the company has such strong digital roots and potential. Capitalizing on ecommerce and other trends and translating that into growth strategies is what attracted me to this board position. I'm excited about the opportunity to help this enduring brand return to growth."

Since May 2012, Mr. Herratti has been focused on mentoring Internet start-up businesses, leading professional groups, and providing advisory services.  Previously, Mr. Herratti was the Chief Executive Officer of CityGrid Media, LLC, an online media company that connects web and mobile publishers with local advertisers. CityGrid Media owns and operates CityGrid, a local content and advertising network, as well as leading consumer brands such as Urbanspoon, Citysearch and InsiderPages. 

Mr. Herratti has also held leadership positions with IAC/InterActive Corp, the Home Shopping Network (HSN), Boston Consulting Group and GE Capital. Mr. Herratti has a B.S. in Business & Management from the University of Maryland at College Park, and an MBA from INSEAD in Fontainbleu, France.

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