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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001144204-17-048389
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20170918
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170918
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170918

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MEDIFAST INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000910329
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MISCELLANEOUS FOOD PREPARATIONS & KINDRED PRODUCTS [2090]
		IRS NUMBER:				133714405
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-31573
		FILM NUMBER:		171089039

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		11445 CRONHILL DRIVE
		CITY:			OWINGS MILLS
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			21117
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7327640619

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		11445 CRONHILL DRIVE
		CITY:			OWINGS MILLS
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			21117

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	HEALTHRITE INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19951120

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	XX
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950619

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	00
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950619
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>FORM&nbsp;8-K</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>CURRENT REPORT<BR>
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)<BR>
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B></P>

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<B>September 18, 2017</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 14pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>MEDIFAST, INC.</B></P>

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its Charter)</P>

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        Mills, Maryland</U></B></P>
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        Offices)</P></TD>
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area code: <B><U>(410) 581-8042</U></B></P>

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Since Last Report)</P>

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to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (See General Instruction
A.2. below):</P>

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registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (&sect;230.405 of this chapter) or
Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (&sect;240.12b-2 of this chapter).</P>

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                            8.01.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>Other
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">On September 18, 2017, Medifast, Inc. issued
a press release announcing the relocation of its corporate headquarters. The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit
99.1.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.8pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>Financial Statements and Exhibits.</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 0.5in; padding-right: 0.8pt"><A HREF="v475304_ex99-1.htm" STYLE="-sec-extract: exhibit"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">99.1</FONT></A></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.8pt"><A HREF="v475304_ex99-1.htm" STYLE="-sec-extract: exhibit"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">Press release dated September 18, 2017 titled &ldquo;Medifast Announces New Corporate Headquarters in Baltimore City&rdquo;</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
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    <TD STYLE="width: 3%; padding-right: 0.8pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">By:</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 37%; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">/s/ Jason L. Groves</TD>
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    <TD><P STYLE="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0">Jason L. Groves, Esq.</P>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.8pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">Dated: September 18, 2017</FONT></TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>EXHIBIT INDEX</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Medifast&reg; Announces New Corporate
Headquarters in Baltimore City</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><I>Company Joins Thriving Business Community
in Baltimore City by end of 2017</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>OWINGS MILLS, Md. (September 18, 2017)
&ndash;</B> Medifast, a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven healthy living products and programs, today announced
plans to move its corporate headquarters to the heart of downtown Baltimore by the end of 2017. Medifast will move into a 51,000
sq. ft. space in the state-of-the-art Legg Mason Tower located in Baltimore&rsquo;s Harbor East neighborhood.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">More than 160 employees will move to the
new downtown headquarters, while Medifast&rsquo;s manufacturing facility and related staff will remain at the current Owings Mills,
Maryland location.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&ldquo;As Medifast continues to establish
itself as a national leader in the health and wellness space, we are excited to join the growing business community in Baltimore
City,&rdquo; said Daniel Chard, CEO of Medifast. &ldquo;We look forward to supporting Baltimore City&rsquo;s wellness and development
initiatives by embedding ourselves in the heart of downtown while maintaining operations in the county that has supported us and
been our home for the past 37 years.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The move follows Medifast&rsquo;s recent
announcement that its community of Coaches rebranded to <B>OPTA</B>VIA&reg;. <B>OPTA</B>VIA Coaches&trade; work to help their clients
achieve Optimal Health&trade; and Wellbeing through a comprehensive approach with personal support and scientifically proven plans
and Fuelings. Medifast and <B>OPTA</B>VIA are partners with one shared mission, to offer the world lifelong transformation, one
healthy habit at a time&trade;.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The new Baltimore City headquarters will
pay homage to Medifast&rsquo;s 37-year history and will serve as a destination and home away from home for <B>OPTA</B>VIA Coaches
across the country, who are an integral part of the company&rsquo;s business and culture.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Other exciting features include an open
concept work environment overlooking Baltimore&rsquo;s Inner Harbor with multiple outdoor patios as well as several conference
rooms, huddle rooms and collaborative work spaces. The company will occupy two floors of the building, with an indoor, open staircase
connecting the two floors. The vibrant design will create a connected office and foster a unified culture for the corporate staff
and community of Coaches.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&ldquo;We were committed to finding a
contemporary workspace that fostered a collaborative environment for our employees&rdquo; said Jeanne City, Medifast Executive
Vice President of Human Resources. &ldquo;We are fortunate to have a dedicated, talented and engaged employee base and we look
forward to building upon that in our new home in downtown Baltimore.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Medifast plans to begin the transition
of its headquarters from Owings Mills to Baltimore City within the next few months, and complete the move by the end of 2017. To
view Medifast&rsquo;s open job postings, visit www.medifastcareers.com.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>About Medifast&reg;:</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Medifast (NYSE: MED) is a leading manufacturer and distributor
of clinically proven healthy living products and programs. It was founded in 1980 and is the brand recommended by more than 20,000
Doctors. In 2016, the company announced <B>OPTA</B>VIA&reg;, an exclusive brand and product line sold through its community of
independent Coaches who offer support and guidance to their Clients. In partnership with <B>OPTA</B>VIA Coaches&trade;, franchise
partners, and its Scientific Advisory Board, Medifast offers comprehensive wellness products and programs that focus on creating
sustainable change by helping people learn to incorporate healthy habits into their lives. Medifast is traded on the New York Stock
exchange and was named to Forbes&rsquo; 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America List in 2016 and 2017. For more information,
visit www.MedifastNow.com or www.OPTAVIA.com.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B><U>Media Contact:</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Lisa Goldberg</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">lisa.goldberg@choosemedifast.com</P>

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