Jay Satz Ph.d.

Biography

Dr. Jay Satz, PhD. served as Vice President of Scientific Affairs at Nutrisystem until November 2009. A key developer of the Nutrisystem food program since 1978, Dr. Satz has a proven track record of innovative thinking and breakthrough approaches in nutrition and dietary science. He has a diverse background in the fields of medicine, nutrition and public health, beginning his professional career studying diseases at the Pennsylvania Department of Health, where Dr. Satz discovered that his true passion was in nutrition, and has been involved with this category ever since. He was one of the first individuals to create calorie-controlled, shelf-stable, portion-controlled meal plans. In 2003, Dr. Satz revamped the Nutrisystem's program by adding the benefits of a Low Glycemic Index meal plan to the program. He continued to address particular need states, including the program for type 2 diabetes. He has been a Member of Science Advisory Board at Nutrisystem, Inc. since February 12, 2014. He served as Member of Advisory Council at Nutrisystem, Inc. since 2009. Dr. Satz is a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine.

Research Interest

Diabetes