Our Mission: To improve people's lives by helping them lose weight and keep it off.

The Jenny Craig Program provides a safe and scientifically sound approach to weight loss that builds on several features shown through research* to be effective for weight management, such as portion controlled meal replacements; a low energy density menu; increased physical activity; and a motivational approach to counseling for behavior change. Our program is designed by our team of Corporate Registered Dietitians in consultation with our expert Medical Advisory Board; and reflects the latest research on nutrition*, physical activity and behavior change for weight management and health improvement.

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Food – A Healthy Relationship with Food

Clients receive a personalized calorie level designed to promote a weekly weight loss of 1-2 lbs or 1% or current weight. The menus reflect the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Dietary Reference Intakes issued by the Institute of Medicine.

Nutritional Composition of Menus:

• 50-60% Carbohydrate
• 20-30% Protein
• 20-30% Fat

Daily Nutrient Ranges:

• 2-4 grams Sodium
• 2-5 grams Potassium
• 100-200 mg Cholesterol
• 20-40 grams Fiber
• 1000-2000 mg Calcium

The menus include Jenny's Cuisine™, which serves as the foundation of the menu and a model for balance, variety and moderation in food choices. Clients will supplement these foods with their own fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, reduced fat dairy and heart-healthy fats. When clients are halfway to their goal weight they will be transitioned to a meal plan that includes more of their own foods. Multivitamin and mineral supplements are recommended to ensure intake of 100% of the Daily Value for vitamins and minerals.

Body - An Active Lifestyle

Jenny Craig takes a stage-based approach to physical activity was developed in association with The Cooper Institute, using validated strategies¹. The Program is designed to help clients gradually increase to a goal of 30 minutes or more of moderate activity at least 5 days per week during the weight loss phase of the program.

Mind - A Balanced Approach to Living

Jenny Craig's one-on-one consultations support clients with motivation-based counseling. The program is designed to strengthen self-monitoring, goal setting, problem solving and positive coping skills as the foundation of behavioral change.

One-on-One Support

While on the Jenny Craig Program, clients visit their Centre once a week or schedule a phone consultation with Jenny Direct®. During an individual consultation, clients receive personalized education that focuses on our three success factors for healthy weight management: food, body and mind.

All Jenny Craig Consultants:

• Complete comprehensive training course and continuing education.
• Complete an "Active Lifestyle Facilitation Skills" training course and receive a certificate of completion from The Cooper Institute.
• Have access to our Corporate Registered Dietitians for guidance if they have any nutrition related questions.

How Effective Is the Jenny Craig Program?

Based on an external analysis by The Cooper Institute of 60,164 Jenny Craig clients, those who attended 85% of their consultations, had at the end of 13/26/52 weeks lost 8%/12%/15% of initial weight, respectively². These results are equivalent to or surpass results reported for intensive behavioral and medication-based interventions.

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Once your patient reaches his/her desired weight, the Jenny Craig Maintenance Program addresses key issues of relapse prevention and reinforces the lifestyle characteristics important for successful weight management.