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eDiets.com

Type of business
Type of site	Dieting and nutrition
Available in	English
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eDiets.com is an online service that provides diet and nutrition solutions to its users. Founded in 1997, eDiets.com offers personalized diet plans, meal planning, and weight loss support. The platform is designed to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals through customized programs and expert advice.

Services Offered

eDiets.com provides a variety of services aimed at promoting healthy eating and weight management. These services include:

**Personalized Diet Plans**: Users can choose from a range of diet plans tailored to their specific needs, such as low-carb, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
**Meal Delivery**: The platform offers a meal delivery service that provides pre-packaged meals designed to meet the nutritional requirements of the selected diet plan.
**Online Support**: Members have access to online support from registered dietitians and nutritionists, as well as community forums for peer support.
**Fitness Plans**: In addition to diet plans, eDiets.com offers personalized exercise and fitness plans to complement the dietary programs.

History

Founded in 1997, eDiets.com was one of the first companies to offer online diet and nutrition services. Over the years, it has expanded its offerings to include a wide range of diet plans and support services. The company has been recognized for its innovative approach to online dieting and has received several awards for its contributions to the field of health and wellness.

Technology

The platform utilizes advanced technology to deliver personalized diet plans and track user progress. eDiets.com employs algorithms to analyze user data and provide tailored recommendations. The website is designed to be user-friendly, with an intuitive interface that allows users to easily navigate through the various services offered.

Criticism and Controversy

Like many online diet services, eDiets.com has faced criticism regarding the effectiveness and sustainability of its diet plans. Some users have reported difficulty in maintaining weight loss after discontinuing the service. Additionally, there have been concerns about the cost of the meal delivery service compared to preparing meals at home.

External Links

Official website

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-|  foundation     = [[Florida]], [[United States|USA]] (1997)<ref name="incorporation">{{cite web|url=http://www.ediets.com/company/ |title=Company Overview |publisher=Ediets.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-05}}</ref>
+| url = [http://www.ediets.com www.ediets.com]
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+| commercial = Yes
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+| language = [[English language|English]]
-|  homepage       = [http://www.eDiets.com/ www.eDiets.com]
+| owner = [[eDiets.com, Inc.]]
+| launch_date = 1997
+| current_status = Active
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-'''eDiets.com, Inc.''' is an [[online]] service offering professional dietary, nutritional, and exercise advice.   The company was formed in 1997. Originally called Practi-cal, the original 12-week weight management program was based on ''Weighting For Wellness'', written by Donna DeCunzo, RD,LD.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://google.brand.edgar-online.com/DisplayFilingInfo.aspx?Type=HTML&text=%2526lt%253bNEAR%252f4%2526gt%253b(%22DONNA%22%2c%22DE+CUNZO%22)+%2526lt%253bOR%2526gt%253b+%2526lt%253bNEAR%252f4%2526gt%253b(%22DONNA%22%2c%22DECUNZO%22)&FilingID=286378&ppu=%2fPeopleFilingResults.aspx%3fPersonID%3d3012702%26PersonName%3dDONNA%2520DE%2520CUNZO |title=Edgar Pro |publisher=Google.brand.edgar-online.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-05}}</ref> The program incorporated nutrition, fitness, behavior modification and stress management as part of its tenets. Steve Johnson programmed the database and Dave Humble <ref>{{cite web|url=http://contracts.onecle.com/ediets/whale.warrant.2001.03.28.shtml |title=Sample Contracts - Agreement - eDiets.com Inc., Whale Securities Co. LP, Matthew Gohd, Leslie Wilson, Craig Schwabe, Matthew Drillman and Rene Russnok - Business Agreements |publisher=Contracts.onecle.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-05}}</ref> wrote the business plan.
+'''eDiets.com''' is an online service that provides [[diet]] and [[nutrition]] solutions to its users. Founded in 1997, eDiets.com offers personalized diet plans, [[meal planning]], and [[weight loss]] support. The platform is designed to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals through customized programs and expert advice.
+== Services Offered ==
+eDiets.com provides a variety of services aimed at promoting healthy eating and weight management. These services include:
+* **Personalized Diet Plans**: Users can choose from a range of diet plans tailored to their specific needs, such as [[low-carb diet|low-carb]], [[vegetarianism|vegetarian]], and [[gluten-free diet|gluten-free]] options.
+* **Meal Delivery**: The platform offers a meal delivery service that provides pre-packaged meals designed to meet the nutritional requirements of the selected diet plan.
+* **Online Support**: Members have access to online support from registered [[dietitian|dietitians]] and [[nutritionist|nutritionists]], as well as community forums for peer support.
+* **Fitness Plans**: In addition to diet plans, eDiets.com offers personalized [[exercise]] and fitness plans to complement the dietary programs.
+== History ==
+Founded in 1997, eDiets.com was one of the first companies to offer online diet and nutrition services. Over the years, it has expanded its offerings to include a wide range of diet plans and support services. The company has been recognized for its innovative approach to online dieting and has received several awards for its contributions to the field of [[health]] and [[wellness]].
+== Technology ==
-==Business performance==
+The platform utilizes advanced technology to deliver personalized diet plans and track user progress. eDiets.com employs algorithms to analyze user data and provide tailored recommendations. The website is designed to be user-friendly, with an intuitive interface that allows users to easily navigate through the various services offered.
-As of June 30, 2006, eDiets.com had over 2 million consumers worldwide and has received the [[Forbes]] Spring 2004 and 2005 "Best of the Web" award in the diet and nutrition category, and [[PC Magazine]] "Editors' Choice" in May 2004 and 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1581876,00.asp |title=Editors' Choice: eDiets.com - Wellness on the Web &#124; Roundup |publisher=PCMag.com |date=2004-05-04 |accessdate=2012-01-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1782142,00.asp |title=eDiets Review & Rating |publisher=PCMag.com |date=2005-04-06 |accessdate=2012-01-05}}</ref>
-In 2006, a 45% stake in eDiets was purchased by Prides Capital, a special investment firm that invests in companies poised for rapid growth.  eDiets also announced the launch of a meal delivery service called Deliciously Yours making it the only diet company offering delivery of fresh cooked meals.  The service has been fully rolled out throughout late 2007 and 2008.{{Citation needed|date=May 2007}}
+== Criticism and Controversy ==
-After agreeing a deal with Tesco of the UK, eDiets now trades as [http://www.slimmingresources.com/reviews/tesco-diets/ Tesco Diets] in the UK.
+Like many online diet services, eDiets.com has faced criticism regarding the effectiveness and sustainability of its diet plans. Some users have reported difficulty in maintaining weight loss after discontinuing the service. Additionally, there have been concerns about the cost of the meal delivery service compared to preparing meals at home.
-As of February 28, 2013, eDiets became a wholly owned subsidiary of [[As Seen On TV, Inc.]] (ASTV) <ref>http://www.infusionbrands.com/c/press-releases/</ref>
+== See Also ==
-==Services==
+* [[Weight Watchers]]
-eDiets bases customer programs on a large diet and food information database which allows customers to personalize diet plans to their own preferences. Meal plans are determined based on three dietary guidelines – clinical, goal and preference. Clinical guidelines are sourced directly from major health organizations or institutes for specific health conditions or considerations. Goals include losing weight or eating sustainably. Preferences include gluten-free, vegan, etc.<ref>http://www.ediets.com/diets/faq/faq-articles/about-our-company/</ref>
+* [[Nutrisystem]]
+* [[Jenny Craig, Inc.]]
+* [[Online diet services]]
-==References==
+== External Links ==
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+* [http://www.ediets.com Official website]
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