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Weight Loss/Obesity Management Market [Meal Replacements, Slimming Centers, Nutrition & Psychological Consultancy, Treadmill, Ellipticals, Strength Training, Gastric Bypass, Intragastric Balloon System, Stomaphyx] – Global Forecasts To 2017

The weight loss/obesity management market is divided into three major segments, namely diets (foods, beverages, & supplements), services, and fitness and surgical equipment; the market is forecast till 2017. Global rise in obesity and chronic diseases are stimulating the growth of the market.

The global weight loss/obesity management market was worth $ 265 billion in the year 2012. The global increase in obesity, increasing number of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and cardiac problems, increasing personal disposable income, government initiatives to increase awareness about health and fitness, and technological advancements are the key factors driving the global weight loss/obesity management market. Nonetheless, a few critical factors like availability of low-cost alternatives, adoption of deceptive marketing strategies, and high cost of customized services are hindering growth of the market.

Low calorie beverages (carbonated and non-carbonated), and slimmer waters/natural mineral salt drinks showcase vast opportunities for key players in this market. Herbal/green market is also growing at a very fast pace in Asian countries, especially China. With the introduction of technologically advanced and highly sophisticated fitness equipment, the use of cardiovascular and strength training equipment is on a rise. The total number of health clubs in India increased from 765 in 2008 to 1,175 in 2011, at a CAGR of 15%.

Surgical procedures have evolved over the years. LAP BAND surgery is a recent, less traumatic, adjustable, and reversible obesity surgery available today. Other surgeries for obesity management include liposuction, gastric bypass (stomach stapling), laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and ultrasonic therapy. Evaluation of non-invasive bariatric surgeries, such as intragastric balloon system, StomaphyX, cold laser shaping, and cryolipolysis have further made the weight loss procedures safe and effective.

Weight Loss/Obesity Management Market [Meal Replacements, Slimming Centers, Nutrition & Psychological Consultancy, Treadmill, Ellipticals, Strength Training, Gastric Bypass, Intragastric Balloon System, Stomaphyx] – Global Forecasts To 2017 Table of Contents:

1 Introduction

1.1 Key Take-aways

1.2 Report Description

1.3 Markets Covered

1.4 Research Methodology

1.4.1 Market Size

1.4.2 Key Data Points From Secondary Sources

1.4.3 Key Data Points From Primary Sources

1.4.4 Assumptions

1.5 Stakeholders

2 Executive Summary

3 Market Overview

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Market Segmentation

3.3 Market Dynamics

3.3.1 Drivers

3.3.1.1 Growing Obese Population Worldwide Driving Market Growth

3.3.1.2 Lifestyle Changes Increasing Diabetes And Heart Diseases

3.3.1.3 Increase In Disposable Income In Developing Economies

3.3.1.4 Increasing Innovations & Technological Advancements Attracting More Customers

3.3.1.5 Government Initiatives To Increase Awareness Of Health And Fitness

3.3.2 Restraints

3.3.2.1 Availability Of Low-cost Alternatives To Hinder Market Growth

3.3.2.2 Unethical Marketing Strategies Are Limiting Market Growth

3.3.2.3 High Cost Of Customization

3.3.3 Opportunities

3.3.3.1 Untapped Emerging Markets Present Significant Growth Opportunities

3.3.3.2 Increasing Rate Of Childhood Obesity

3.4 Winning Imperatives

3.4.1 Weight Watchers Strategy To Provide Online Programs

3.4.2 Product Modification

3.5 Market Share Analysis

4 Global Weight Loss Diet Market: Food, Beverages And Supplements

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Market Dynamics

4.2.1 Drivers

4.2.1.1 Increasing Consumer Awareness Of Diet Food To Fuel Growth

4.2.1.2 Aggressive Marketing Strategies To Attract Customers

4.2.1.3 Low-calorie Diets Lead To Effortless Weight Loss

4.2.1.4 Rise In Number Of Diabetic Patients

4.2.2 Restraints

4.2.2.1 Taste Of Diet Food And Beverages Limits Growth

4.2.2.2 Fear Of Ingredients Hindering The Growth Of The Market

4.2.2.3 High Prices Of Diet Food And Beverages

4.3 Weight Loss Food

4.3.1 Meal Replacements

4.3.2 Low-calorie Ready Meals

4.3.3 Sugar-free Confectionaries

4.3.4 Low-calorie Desserts

4.3.5 Organic Food

4.4 Weight Loss Beverages

4.4.1 Low-calorie Beverages

4.4.2 Herbal/Green Tea

4.4.3 Slimming Water/Natural Mineral Salt Drinks

4.4.4 Other Low-calorie Beverages

4.5 Weight Loss Supplements

4.5.1 Protein

4.5.2 Fiber

4.5.3 Green Tea Extract

4.5.4 Conjugated Linoleic Acid (Cla)

5 Global Weight Loss Fitness & Surgical Equipment Market

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Market Dynamics

5.2.1 Drivers

5.2.1.1 Increase In The Number Of Bariatric Surgeries Is Stimulating Market Growth

5.2.1.2 Technological Advancements Increasing Compliance

5.2.1.3 Increasing Number Of Health Clubs And Membership Across The Globe To Boost Growth

5.2.1.4 Aggressive Marketing Strategies Attracting Consumers

5.2.2 Restraints

5.2.2.1 Side-effects Of Surgeries Inhibiting Growth

5.2.2.2 Reimbursement Concerns

5.3 Fitness Equipment

5.3.1 Cardiovascular Training Equipment

5.3.1.1 Treadmill

5.3.1.2 Elliptical Trainer

5.3.1.3 Stationary Cycles

5.3.1.4 Rowing Machines

5.3.1.5 Stair Steppers

5.3.1.6 Others

5.3.2 Strength Training Equipment

5.3.3 Body Composition Analyzers

5.3.4 Fitness Monitoring Equipment

5.4 Surgical Equipment

5.4.1 Minimally Invasive Surgical Equipment

5.4.1.1 Bariatric Surgery

5.4.1.1.1 Gastric Bypass Surgery

5.4.1.1.2 Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

5.4.1.1.3 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery

5.4.1.1.4 Biliopancreatic Diversion Surgery

5.4.1.2 Liposuction

5.4.1.2.1 External Ultrasound-assisted Liposuction

5.4.1.2.2 Power-assisted Liposuction

5.4.1.2.3 Water-assisted Liposuction

5.4.1.2.4 Suction Assisted Liposuction

5.4.1.2.5 Twin Cannula Assisted Liposuction

5.4.2 Non-invasive Surgical Equipment

5.4.2.1 Intragastric Balloon System

5.4.2.2 Stomaphyx

5.4.2.3 Cold Laser Shaping

5.4.2.4 Cryolipolysis

6 Weight Loss Services Market

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Market Dynamics

6.2.1 Drivers

6.2.1.1 Government Initiatives To Increase Awareness About Health And Fitness

6.2.1.2 Media Hype Propels Consumers Towards Healthy Lifestyles

6.2.1.3 Personalized Approach To Weight Loss Attracts Customers

6.2.2 Restraints

6.2.2.1 Deceptive Marketing Strategies To Hinder Growth Of The Market

6.3 Fitness Centers

6.4 Slimming Centers

6.5 Diet, Nutrition, & Psychological Consulting Services

7 Geographic Analysis

7.1 Introduction

7.2 North America

7.3 Europe

7.4 Asia

7.5 Rest Of The World (Row)

8 Competiti