Description

Overweight and obesity have become the major issues that were haunting the well-being of the people and there are various causes related to this menace. This global phenomenon can be controlled. If not completely cured; partly by the Weight Management Services (a subset of the global Weight Management market) that helps the overweight and obese population to manage their BMI factor to lead to balanced life.

The sub-sectors of the Weight Management Services are:
o Professional Weight Management Advisory
o Slimming Centers
o Invasive and non-invasive surgeries for weight loss

The push in the health reforms by various governments of the developed and developing nations in order to enhance the quality of living and to bring down the medical costs, coupled with the changing mindset of the people (preferably the urban-sedentary class) has brought this industry into the spot light, and this report portrays their potential and opportunities prevailing in this industry as a whole.

Notable key facts in regards to the overweight and obese population have been highlighted in this report. Region wise data (such as U.S.A., Europe, Asia and RoW), classification of BMI as per the World Health Organization (WHO), the implications of being overweight and obese, and the drivers of this industry, etc., are covered in detail. The detailed classification of the services in the Weight Management Services is a highlight of this work and followed by the company profiles in detail. In the midst of this research, the investor community is also considered by studying what attracts the investors to this industry.

To bring-in comprehensiveness into this work, emphasis has been laid on the market dynamics, services available, demographic facts and global trends in the weight management services industry. The description of the organizations that are into the slimming centers, related professional services and hospitals that are into the weight loss surgeries have been thoroughly regarded. Separate tables have been provided region and segment wise for quick grasp of the facts and estimates. This report also gives a multi-dimensional perspective of the weight management services industry.

Scope and Overview
The objective of the study on “Weight Management Services Market: Global Analysis and Forecast” is to gain detailed market insights for key Weight Management Services segments. The market is analyzed on the basis of growth trends, ongoing developments, market penetration and revenue share. The report also covers the strategies followed by “Weight Management Services Market” players.

Global Weight Management Market is estimated to be USD 385.1 billion in 2010 and expected to reach USD 650.9 billion in 2015 at a CAGR of 9.4% over the period 2010 to 2015. Equipment & Devices segment accounted for the largest share at 37.7% of weight management market in 2010. Weight management services will be the fastest growing segment at 13.4% CAGR during 2010 to 2015. Weight management services segment will be worth USD 205.2 billion in 2015.

Weight management industry is expected to touch a USD 650 billion mark by the year 2015. This industry is the key to open doors for opportunities for the not only the overweight and obese people, but also the health conscious individuals. This report provides a multi-dimensional view of the “weight management services” that are a subset of the weight management industry. This subsector consists of professional services, slimming centers and hospitals involved in the weight loss procedures such as invasive and non-invasive surgeries. In the realm of weight management services, there exists a limitless possibility that propels this segment to grow at CAGR of 13.5% (2007 – 2015E) and in value terms USD 200 billion by 2015. This is a major contributor in the weight management services industry with 35% of total potential. Other subsectors contributing to the remaining stake of 65% includes weight loss drugs, supplements, diet foods, replacement foods, beverages, and exercise devices and equipment.



North America is the leader in terms of global market share and growth in the weight management industry with revenue market revenue of USD 147.8 billion in 2010. Second rung is Europe with many people opting for weight management programs in the recent times and this region is growing at a comparable growth rate of North America. The Asia has the most promising growth potential for the weight management industry in the near-and-far future is where the people are aggressively opting for westernized lifestyles and at the same time has access to more disposable incomes. However, our studies reveal that the Asians are quickly opting for health awareness initiatives making this market more attractive for the companies in this industry.

Segmentation & Analysis
The report segments and analyzes the “Weight Management Services Market: Global Analysis and Forecast” on the basis of following sub-categories:

• Geographic Markets
o U.S.
o Europe
o Asia & RoW
o India
This section provides in-depth analysis of “Weight Management Services Market” that includes market size and growth forecast for each geography and segments, driving factors, challenges and opportunities.

• By Segment
o Weight Management Services
o Weight Loss Supplements/Drugs
o Food (diet) & Beverages
o Equipment & Devices
This section provides in-depth analysis of Weight Management category market size and growth forecast for each segment, driving factors and challenges prevailing in the overall and at the micro market levels, and opportunities and future outlook for all the levels.

• Services Segmentation
o Food & Diet Segment
o Organic & Herbal Food Chain
o Diet Food Services
o Weight Loss Segment
o Slimming Resorts
o Weight Loss program
o Attitudinal Transformation Programs
o Health Clubs
o Invasive & non-invasive surgery
o Invasive Surgery
• Liposuction Surgery
• Bariatric Surgery
o Non-invasive Surgery
o Professional Services
o Dietary services & consultation
This section provides in-depth analysis of Weight Management Services market size and growth forecast for each sub segment, driving factors and challenges prevailing in the overall and at the micro market levels, and opportunities and future outlook for all the levels.

• Market Overview & Trends analysis
This section analyses the demographic trends, consumer preferences, product & services analysis, trends analysis, adoption influencer analysis.

• Company Profiles of Top Players

This section provides brief overview of top market players in the “Weight Management Services Market”. The profile of each company includes brief overview, key financials, product & services, recent developments and key strategies adopted by the player.

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
 1.1 KEY TAKE-AWAYS
 1.2 REPORT DESCRIPTION
 1.3 MARKETS COVERED
 1.4 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
 1.5 STAKEHOLDERS
 CHAPTER 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 CHAPTER 3 SEGMENT OVERVIEW
 3.1 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT – SEGMENTATION BY BUSINESS PROFILE
 3.1.1 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SERVICES OVERVIEW
 3.1.2 WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENTS/DRUGS
 3.1.3 FOOD (DIET MANAGEMENT) & RELATED LOW-CALORIE BEVERAGES, OVERVIEW
 3.1.4 EXERCISE EQUIPMENT & DEVICES, OVERVIEW
 3.2 CONSOLIDATED PROJECTIONS
 CHAPTER 4 GLOBAL GROWTH STATISTICS IN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
 4.1 GROWTH MAPPING
 4.2 GLOBAL GROWTH IN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: NORTH AMERICA
 4.3 GLOBAL GROWTH IN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: EUROPE
 4.4 GLOBAL GROWTH IN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: ASIA & ROW
 4.4.1 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SERVICES SPECIAL FOCUS: INDIA
 4.4.1.1 MARKET OVERVIEW
 4.4.1.2 Drivers and Challenges for Weight Management Services Market
 4.4.1.3 Trends and Segmentation
 4.4.1.4 Competition
 CHAPTER 5 INGREDIENTS FOR THE INVESTORS
 5.1 VOLATILE SECTOR
 5.2 KEY MARKETING ASPECTS
 5.2.1 STAYING IN FRONT OF THE CUSTOMER
 5.2.2 CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS
 5.2.3 BRAND LAUNCHES
 5.2.4 FREQUENT PROGRAM UPDATES
 5.3 POTENTIAL PRIVATE EQUITY INTEREST
 5.4 HIGH TURNOVER/LESS CUSTOMER RETENTION
 5.5 ECONOMIC SENSITIVITY
 5.6 RELIANCE ON MARKETING
 5.7 COMPETITION
 5.8 RISING COMMODITY PRICES
 5.9 INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES
 CHAPTER 6 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
 6.1 DRIVERS & CONSTRAINTS
 6.1.1 DRIVERS FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
 6.1.2 CONSTRAINTS
 6.2 WEIGHT MANGEMENT SERVICES
 6.3 FOOD & DIET SEGMENT
 6.3.1 ORGANIC AND HERBAL FOOD CHAIN
 6.3.2 FAST (DIET) FOOD SERVICES
 6.4 WEIGHT LOSS SEGMENT
 6.4.1 SLIMMING RESORTS
 6.4.1.1 Snap shot of selective slimming resorts across the globe
 6.4.1.1.1 VLCC (India)
 6.4.1.1.2 Unisense International (Far East)
 6.4.1.1.3 Slimming World (UK)
 6.4.1.1.4 Curves Health Club (USA and International)
 6.4.1.1.5 Fitness First (UK)
 6.4.2 CLINICAL GUIDANCE BASED WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS
 6.4.3 ATTITUDINAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMS
 6.4.3.1 The Hills Health Spa (Canada)
 6.4.3.2 Green Mountain (US & Canada)
 6.4.3.3 Beauty Care Center (India)
 6.5 HEALTH CLUBS
 6.6 INVASIVE & NON-INVASIVE SURGERY
 6.6.1 INVASIVE METHODS
 6.6.1.1 Liposuction
 6.6.1.2 Bariatric Surgery
 6.6.2 NON-INVASIVE METHODS
 6.7 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
 6.7.1 PERSONAL TRAINERS
 6.7.2 DIETICIAN
 6.7.3 DOCTORS
 6.7.4 DIET FOOD – HOME DELIVERY SERVICES
 6.8 DIETARY SERVICES & CONSULTATION
 6.8.1 TELE-SHOPPING SERVICES
 6.8.2 TELE-CONSULTING AND OTHER SERVICES
 CHAPTER 7 COMPANY PROFILES
 7.1 WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL
 7.2 E-DIETS.COM
 7.3 TALWALKARS BETTER VALUE FITNESS LTD.
 7.4 HERBALIFE
 7.5 NUTRISYSTEM
 7.6 MEDIFAST INC.
 7.7 JENNY CRAIG
 7.8 ATKINS
 7.9 SOUTH BEACH DIET
 7.10 SLIM-FAST
 7.11 THE ZONE DIET
 7.12 MAX HEALTHCARE
 7.13 APOLLO HOSPITALS
 7.14 FORTIS HEALTHCARE
 7.15 WOCKHARDT HOSPITALS
 7.16 FITNESS FIRST
 7.17 ELIXIA NORDIC ASA
 7.18 VLCC GROUP
 7.19 DANBURY HOSPITAL