Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/04/2010 -- The global weight management market continues to grow despite the current downturn in the global economy and is estimated to reach US$586 billion in 2014 from about US$363 billion in 2009. The driving force for the global weight management market is the dramatic increase in the obese population. Sedentary but fast paced lifestyle and consumption of high calorie and under-nutritious food has contributed to the rising number of obese and overweight people. These are the main target segment of the weight management market.

Consumer focus on improving quality of life has increased the sale of products that claim to manage or reduce weight. The existing players in the food and beverage (F&B) market, as well as in the drugs and supplement market, have accordingly expanded their market scope to increase revenues by targeting this segment. Marginal weight loss can be attained through personal efforts, however, overweight and obesity are increasingly becoming a concern that require the intervention of professionals and other service providers. This is expanding the scope of weight management services market.

Market estimates and forecast

The report provides in-depth market estimates and forecasts for the global weight management market. The segmentation is as follows:

1. Weight Management – Diet Food, Substitutes and Beverages:
Low calorie ready meals, meal replacement, low calorie confectionaries, low calorie beverages and other markets.

2. Weight Management – Drugs and Supplements:
General anti-obesity prescription drugs, short-term prescription drugs, OTC drug market and supplements, and cosmetics.

3. Weight Management Services:
Teleshopping, dietary services and consultation, alternative therapies, professional services, commercial weight loss food and diet chains, diet food home delivery (fresh and frozen), health club Industry, invasive and non-invasive methods of treatment for weight control)

4. Weight Management Ingredients Market:
Appetite suppressants and satiety ingredients used in food and beverages, artificial sweetener market and other ingredients in drugs and supplements.

5. Weight Management Devices and Accessories Market
Cardio-equipment, weightlifting equipment, sports equipment, home gyms & multi-stack gyms, and accessories market.

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