Growing prevalence of chronic diseases such as heart-related diseases, type 2 diabetes, and cancers, are majorly attributed to obesity. Growing prevalence of obesity is increasing the demand for weight loss and management strategies. Growing adoption of sedentary lifestyle, inclination towards consumption of fast food, and genetic factors are fundamental causes of obesity, in turn driving growth of the market for weight loss and weight management.

Weight loss and weight management are measures taken to maintain the body mass ratio of an individual, for overall wellbeing. Obesity is characterized by a body mass ratio of mass is over 30 kg/m2, BMI in range 25-30 kg/m2. Obesity leads to negative health effects such as strokes, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease.

The weight loss and weight management market includes several meals, beverages, supplements, and fitness equipment as well as surgical procedures to help manage weight. The market is expected to witness rapid growth due to the growing health consciousness among the global populace.

Weight loss and weight management market by taxonomy

Weight Loss and Weight Management Market, by Diet:

Meal

Meal Replacements
Low-calorie Diet
Low-calorie Sweeteners

Beverages

Low-calorie Beverages/Diet Soft Drinks
Herbal Tea/ Green Tea
Slimming Water
Other Low-calorie Beverages

Supplements

Fiber
Green Tea Extract
Protein

Weight Loss and Weight Management Market, by Equipment:

Fitness Equipment

Cardiovascular Training Equipment

Treadmill
Elliptical
Stationery Cycles
Rowing machines
Stair steppers
Others

Strength Training Equipment

Single Stations
Plate Loaded
Free Weights
Benches and Racks
Multi-station
Accessories

Body Composition Analyzers
Fitness Monitoring Equipment

Surgical Equipment

Minimally Invasive/Bariatric Equipment

Gastric Bypass
Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Systems
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Bilio-pancreatic Diversion Surgeries
Revision Surgeries

Noninvasive Surgical Equipment

Intragastric Balloon System
Endo-Barrier
Endoscopic Suturing
StomaphyX

Weight Loss and Weight Management Market, by Service:

Fitness Centers
Slimming Centers
Consulting Services
Online Weight Loss Programs

Weight Loss and Weight Management Market, by Geography:

North America
Latin America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Middle East
Africa

Growing prevalence of obesity is expected to boost market growth

North America and Europe are expected to emerge as major shareholders in the global weight loss and weight management market, owing to increasing number of obese cases and growing incidence of hypertension and diabetes in these regions.

According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), around 36% adult and 17% youth were diagnosed with obesity during 2011–2014, in the U.S. Furthermore, according to World Health Organization, 2014, around 6.9% adults were diagnosed with obesity in China and 4.9% of adults were obese in India. This number is expected to increase significantly due to increasing inclination towards fast food and adoption of unhealthy lifestyle among the populace in the region.

Major Players in weight loss and weight management market includes:

Key companies on the basis of segments:

By Diet: Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., Herbalife Ltd., NutriSystem, Inc., and Kellogg Company.
By Fitness equipment: Ethicon, Inc., Covidien plc, Apollo Endosurgery (U.S.), Olympus Corporation, Brunswick Corporation, Amer Sports, Johnson Health Technology Co., Ltd., Cybex International, and Technogym SpA.
By Service: Weight Watchers International, Inc., Jenny Craig, eDiets.com, VLCC Healthcare Ltd., Slimming World, The Gold’s Gym International, Duke Diet & Fitness Center, Life Time Fitness Inc., and Equinox, Inc.