Jean Nidetch

Jean Nidetch

entrepreneur United States

Jean Nidetch was an American entrepreneur and the founder of Weight Watchers, a revolutionary weight loss program she established in 1963 after successfully losing over 30 kilograms herself. Her innovative approach combined group support with structured dieting, fundamentally changing how people perceived weight loss and creating a multi-billion dollar industry. Nidetch's efforts not only helped countless individuals achieve their weight loss goals but also positioned her as a pioneering female business leader, making her one of the first self-made millionaires in the United States. Her legacy continues to influence the diet and fitness landscape, even as societal attitudes towards body image and health evolve.

Born on Apr 02, 1923 (102 years old)

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Switzerland Switzerland: Jean Nidetch founded Weight Watchers after losing over thirty kilograms with a strict diet. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Weight Watchers steht vor dem Aus: Abnehmspritze schlägt Punktesystem

United States United States: Jean Nidetch founded WeightWatchers in 1963 as a community-based support model for dieters. 8

The New York Times: Opinion | WeightWatchers Got One Thing Very Right