Founded in 1980, Medifast is one of the leading, easy-to-use, clinically proven portion-controlled weight loss programs in the world. It has been recommended by more than 15,000 physicians and used by over 1 million customers worldwide. The company sells its products and programs through national network of physicians, medically supervised Medifast Weight Control Centers, Take Shape for Life direct-selling division, and Web and national call centers. It addresses the problem of obesity and the development, manufacturing and distribution of consumable health, disease management and diet product lines under the Medifast brand. Medifasts operations are primarily conducted through two wholly owned subsidiaries, Jason Pharmaceuticals and Take Shape for Life.