Medifast OPTAVIA®, announced the addition of three new members to its long-standing Scientific Advisory Board: Dr. Nikhil Dhurandhar, Dr. Graham Thomas and Dr. Jessica Unick. Medifast'sScientific Advisory Board is now comprised of seven internationally recognized experts who provide objective insights to guide the company in making informed decisions based on the latest scientific developments in health and wellness. The cross-disciplinary panel was established in 2008 in service of the company's commitment to providing an evidence-based, safe and effective health and wellness program that meets consumer needs.

Dr. Dhurandhar's 38 years of experience as a physician and nutritional biochemist has included the use of lifestyle interventions in his treatment of over 15,000 patients with obesity. Dr. Thomas' research focuses on the use of technology for the assessment and treatment of health behaviors, which he applies when developing AI-powered behavioral intervention research and digital health technologies. Dr. Unick's weight loss research focuses on adapting behavioral interventions for early non-responders and the impact of physical activity.