since 1980, medifast, inc.(nyse: med) has been a brand recommended by 20,000 doctors. developed by a physician, medifast is a clinically proven nutrition and weight loss company based in maryland. we change lives by producing results and helping those succeed. because everyone has different goals and ways of learning, we offer several support programs as you choose health with medifast. we believe that healthier people are happier people. everyone has the right to feel good about themselves. our vision is to create a world where it's easy to take control of your own well-being. we're on a mission to empower people with the right opportunities to enjoy the healthy life they deserve. we see it every day. the ear-to-ear grin. the “holding back the tears” pride. the glow of pure joy when someone reaches their weight-loss goals. their whole life gets better, and so does yours, because you helped them get there. if you’d like to spend every day helping to change people’s lives for the better