Report: Global Weight Loss and Diet Management (2009

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. KEY TAKE AWAYS
1.2. REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.3. MARKET COVERED
- 1.3.1. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT - FOOD, SUBSTITUTES AND BEVERAGES
- 1.3.2. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT - DRUGS AND SUPPLEMENTS
- 1.3.3. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
- 1.3.4. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT INGREDIENTS MARKET
- 1.3.5. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES MARKET
1.4. STAKEHOLDERS

2. GLOBAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET OVERVIEW

2.1. MARKET DEFINITIONS
2.2. DIET FOOD SUBSTITUTES AND LOW CALORIE BEVERAGES
2.3. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND ACCESSORIES
2.4. WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS, SUPPLEMENTS, AND COSMETICS
2.5. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
2.6. WOMEN - PRIMARY TARGET FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET
2.7. IDEAL WEIGHT INDIVIDUALS SOFT TARGETS
2.8. ' ALL-ORGANIC- INCREASING WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET
2.9. EMERGENCE OF FOOD RETAIL OUTLETS IN ASIA
2.10.MARKET OPPORTUNITY LIES IN NO DIET AND NO EXERCISE ZONE
2.11.MARKET DYNAMICS - WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SERVICES IS THE NUCLEUS
2.12.COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 2.12.1. AGREEMENTS & COLLABORATIONS EXTENDING GEOGRAPHIC AND OPERATIONAL SCOPE
2.12.2. NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO TAP POTENTIAL TARGETS
2.12.3. INTERNET - EMERGING STANDALONE MARKETING CHANNEL

3. SUMMARY

3.1. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET DYNAMICS
- 3.1.1. DRIVERS
  - 3.1.1.1. Growing number of obese population
  - 3.1.1.2. Aging population
  - 3.1.1.3. Lifestyle changes increasing diabetes and heart diseases
  - 3.1.1.4. Increase in disposable income levels
  - 3.1.1.5. Increasing innovations and technological advancement
  - 3.1.1.6. Low Calorie Beverages have High Profit Margins
- 3.1.2. RESTRAINTS
  - 3.1.2.1. Availability of nil to low cost alternatives
  - 3.1.2.2. Lack of substantial scientific evidence
  - 3.1.2.3. Unethical marketing strategies
  - 3.1.2.4. High cost of customization

4. GLOBAL DIET FOOD & BEVERAGE

4.1. LOW CALORIE BEVERAGES
- 4.1.1. DRIVERS
  - 4.1.1.1. Aggressive Marketing by Low Calorie Brands Expanding Target Segment
  - 4.1.1.2. Enhanced Network and Distribution Channels Facilitate Increased Sales
- 4.1.2. RESTRAINTS
  - 4.1.2.1. Low Calorie Beverages Are No Great Alternatives
  - 4.1.2.2. Low Calorie Beverages Are Often Perceived To Be Unhealthy
  - 4.1.2.3. Taste and Discount Factors Limit Consumption of Low Calorie Beverages
4.2. LOW-CALORIE/DIET CARBONATED DRINKS
4.3. HERBAL/GREEN TEA
- 4.3.1. DRIVERS
  - 4.3.1.1. Herbal Tea Is a Natural Weight Loss Option
  - 4.3.1.2. Herbal Tea Helps To Lower Cholesterol
- 4.3.2. RESTRAINTS
  - 4.3.2.1. Lower Awareness among Population
  - 4.3.2.2. Limited Role of Branded Companies
4.4. SLIMMERS- WATERS/NATURAL MINERAL SALT DRINKS
- 4.4.1. DRIVERS
  - 4.4.1.1. Weight Loss with No Effort
  - 4.4.1.2. Cost Factor Driving Consumption Levels
  - 4.4.1.3. Bottled Water Market Impacting Consumption of Slimmers- Water
- 4.4.2. RESTRAINTS
  - 4.4.2.1. Not Considered a Main Stream Weight Loss Product
  - 4.4.2.2. Fear of Ingredients
4.5. OTHER LOW CALORIE BEVERAGES
- 4.5.1. DRIVERS
  - 4.5.1.1. Aggressive Marketing Strategies Attracting Consumers
  - 4.5.1.2. Low Calorie Flavored Alcoholic Beverage Gaining Market
  - 4.5.1.3. Local Partnership Enabling Penetration in Developing Economies
- 4.5.2. RESTRAINTS
  - 4.5.2.1. Fewer Low Calorie Variants in Alcohol Market
  - 4.5.2.2. Quantity Decides the Calorie Intake
- 4.5.3. TOP PLAYERS
4.6. SUGAR FREE CONFECTIONARIES AND OTHERS
4.7. SUGAR FREE NON-CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONARY
4.8. LOW CALORIE ICE CREAMS
4.9. SUGAR-FREE CONFECTIONARY
4.10.LOW CALORIE DESSERTS
4.11.OTHER CONFECTIONERIES
- 4.11.1. TOP PLAYERS
4.12.LOW CALORIE READY MEALS
- 4.12.1. ELIMINATE PERCEIVED ILL EFFECTS
- 4.12.2. LESSER ALTERNATIVES IN LOW-CALORIE READY MEALS MARKET
- 4.12.3. REDUCING MEAL PREPARATION TIME IN WESTERN MARKETS
- 4.12.4. INCREASING VARIETIES OF READY MEALS
- 4.12.5. DEMOGRAPHIC AND LIFESTYLE TRENDS
- 4.12.6. CUSTOMIZED EMULSIFIERS EXPANDING THE MARKET
4.13.LOW CALORIE FROZEN READY MEALS
4.14.LOW CALORIE CHILLED READY MEALS
4.15.DRIED AND OTHER READY MEALS
4.16.MEAL REPLACEMENT
- 4.16.1. MEAL SOLUTIONS
- 4.16.2. EDIBLE BARS
  - 4.16.2.1. Top Players

5. WEIGHT LOSS - DRUGS, COSMETICS & SUPPLEMENTS

5.1. DRUGS AND SUPPLEMENTS
- 5.1.1. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND OTHERS
- 5.1.2. HERBAL DIURETICS AND FAT BURNERS
- 5.1.3. 5-HTP
- 5.1.4. CIMETIDINE
- 5.1.5. CALCIUM/VITAMINS & CARB BLOCKERS
5.2. COSMETICS
- 5.2.1. SLIMMING CREAMS & SERUM
  - 5.2.1.1. Top Players

6. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DEVICES & ACCESSORIES MARKET

6.1. ACCESSORIES
6.2. MEDICAL DEVICE MARKET
- 6.2.1. SURGICAL DEVICES
  - 6.2.1.1. Liposuction Equipment
- 6.2.2. ELECTROSURGICAL/ ENDOSURGICAL EQUIPMENT
  - 6.2.2.1. Endoscopic Instruments

7. WEIGHT LOSS SERVICE MARKET

7.1. COMMERCIAL WEIGHT LOSS FOOD & DIET CHAINS
- 7.1.1. MARKET DRIVERS
  - 7.1.1.1. Availability of Low Calorie Ingredients Expands Variety of Food Options
  - 7.1.1.2. Increase in Number of Consumers Favoring Diet Food
- 7.1.2. THE MARKET FOR COMMERCIAL WEIGHT LOSS FOOD AND DIET CHAINS IS EXPECTED TO REACH $ 111.6 BILLION BY 2014, GROWING AT A CAGR OF 17%.
- 7.1.3. ORGANIC & HERBAL FOOD CHAIN
  - 7.1.3.1. Organic Food Preferred Over Ordinary Food
  - 7.1.3.2. Organic and Herbal Food Promote Growth of These Services
- 7.1.4. QSR (QUICK SERVING RESTAURANTS)
  - 7.1.4.1. Drivers
  - 7.1.4.2. QSRs with well established network have expanded at a fast pace
- 7.1.4.3. Low cost diet food has increased the number of consumers
7.2. WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS
- 7.2.1. DRIVERS
  - 7.2.1.1. Personalized Approach to Weight Loss
  - 7.2.1.2. Professional Help
- 7.2.2. RESTRAINTS
  - 7.2.2.1. Alternative methods for weight loss restraints the growth of the industry
  - 7.2.2.2. Such Programs Are Expensive
  - 7.2.2.3. Commercial Weight Loss Program (Slimming Centers)
  - 7.2.2.4. Hospital Based Weight Loss Program
- 7.2.3. TOP PLAYERS
7.3. HEALTH CLUB INDUSTRY
- 7.3.1. FRAGMENTATION OF THE HEALTH CLUB INDUSTRY
- 7.3.2. CONSUMER DEMOGRAPHICS
- 7.3.3. DRIVERS
  - 7.3.3.1. Health Clubs Becoming A Place to Socialize
  - 7.3.3.2. Rise in the Women Oriented Health Clubs
  - 7.3.3.3. Membership of Health Clubs Perceived as a Status Symbol
7.4. INVASIVE & NON- INVASIVE METHODS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
- 7.4.1. INVASIVE METHODS
- 7.4.1.1. Liposuction
  - 7.4.1.1.1. Suction-Assisted Liposuction
  - 7.4.1.1.2. Twin-Cannula (Assisted) Liposuction
  - 7.4.1.1.3. Power-Assisted Liposuction
  - 7.4.1.1.4. External Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction
  - 7.4.1.1.5. Water-Assisted Liposuction
- 7.4.1.2. Bariatric Surgery
  - 7.4.1.2.1. Predominantly Restrictive Procedures
  - 7.4.1.2.2. Vertical banded gastroplasty
  - 7.4.1.2.3. Adjustable gastric band
  - 7.4.1.2.4. Sleeve gastrectomy
  - 7.4.1.2.5. Mixed Procedures and Others
  - 7.4.1.2.6. Gastric Bypass Surgery
7.5. TOP PLAYERS
- 7.5.1. NON - INVASIVE/MINIMALLY INVASIVE METHODS
  - 7.5.1.1. Drivers
    - 7.5.1.1.1. Cost advantage
    - 7.5.1.1.2. Higher Rate of Acceptance of Minimal Invasive Surgery Techniques
    - 7.5.1.1.3. Less Painful and Quicker Recovery Method of Surgery
  - 7.5.1.2. Accent XL Therapy
  - 7.5.1.3. Toga
  - 7.5.1.4. Ultrasonic
7.6. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
- 7.6.1. PERSONAL TRAINERS & COACH
- 7.6.2. DIETICIANS
  - 7.6.2.1. Drivers
    - 7.6.2.1.1. Structured weight loss program
    - 7.6.2.1.2. Acceptance by the corporate sector
- 7.6.3. DOCTORS(PRESCRIPTIVE SERVICES)
7.7. DIET FOOD HOME DELIVERY (FRESH & FROZEN)
- 7.7.1. FRESH FOOD (LOCAL DIET HOME DELIVERY PROVIDERS)
- 7.7.2. FROZEN FOOD (SHIP DIET FROZEN FOOD)
7.8. MEDIA: DIETARY SERVICES & CONSULTATION
- 7.8.1. TELE-SHOPPING SERVICES
- 7.8.2. TELECONSULTING AND ONLINE CONSULTING
7.9. TOP PLAYERS

8. INGREDIENTS

8.1. FOOD & BEVERAGES INGREDIENTS MARKET
8.2. LOW CALORIE SWEETENERS
- 8.2.1. DRIVERS
  - 8.2.1.1. Rise in the Number of Diabetic Patients
  - 8.2.1.2. People Are Getting More Health Conscious
  - 8.2.1.3. Sugar Free Bakery Products Gaining in Popularity
- 8.2.2. RESTRAINTS
  - 8.2.2.1. Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners Considered Unsafe
  - 8.2.2.2. Artificial Sweetener Products Are Expensive
- 8.2.3. NATURAL SUGAR SUBSTITUTES
- 8.2.4. POLYOLS
- 8.2.5. OTHER SWEETENERS
- 8.2.6. ARTIFICIAL SUGAR SUBSTITUTES
  - 8.2.6.1. DRUG SUPPLEMENT INGREDIENTS

9. GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET

9.1. NORTH AMERICA
9.2. EUROPE
9.3. ASIA AND OTHERS

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. ABBOTT NUTRITION/EAS
10.2. ACATRIS INC
10.3. AHD INTERNATIONAL
10.4. AIDP INC.
10.5. AJINOMOTO CO INC.
10.6. ALPRO LTD
10.7. AMER SPORTS CORPORATION
10.8. AMYLIN PHARMACEUTICALS
10.9. ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS
10.10. ATKINS NUTRITIONALS, INC
10.11. BIO-SYNERGY LTD
10.12. BODY-SOLID, INC
10.13. BOWFLEX FITNESS
10.14. BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
10.15. CAP BARBELL
10.16. CHAMPION NUTRITION, INC
10.17. CHANGZHOU KAILE BIOCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
10.18. CLIF BAR & COMPANY
10.19. CUMBERLAND PACKING CORPORATION
10.20. CYBEX INTERNATIONAL, INC
10.21. DANBURY HOSPITAL
10.22. DANISCO
10.23. FUZE BEVERAGE
10.24. GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC
10.25. HERSHEY FOODS CORP
10.26. JENNY CRAIG
10.27. KAO CORPORATION
10.28. KELLOGG CORPORATE
10.29. KRAFT FOODS, INC
10.30. MCNEIL NUTRITIONALS, LLC
10.31. MERCK & CO.
10.32. MERISANT COMPANY
10.33. MET-RX MEAL
10.34. NAUTILUS INC
10.35. NESTLE SA.
10.36. NUTRASWEET COMPANY
10.37. NUTRINOVA INC ... 162
10.38. QUAKER OATS LTD
10.39. REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
10.40. RUSSELL STOVER CANDIES, INC
10.41. SKINNY WATER
10.42. SLIM-FAST FOODS COMPANY
10.43. STREAMLINE FOODS LIMITED
10.44. SOLOFLEX INC
10.45. TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LTD
10.46. THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
10.47. UNILEVER PLC
10.48. VIVUS INC
10.49. VLCC GROUP
10.50. WEIGHT WATCHERS
10.51. WELLNESS INTERNATIONAL

11.PATENT ANALYSIS

11.1 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
- 11.1.1 PATENT ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY
- 11.1.2 TOP PLAYERS
- 11.1.3 PATENTS BY ASSIGNEE

APPENDIX

LIST OF PATENTS

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1 REGULATION FOR FOOD RETAIL CHAINS IN KEY ASIAN COUNTRIES
TABLE 2 GLOBAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 3 GLOBAL DIET FOOD SUBSTITUTES & BEVERAGES MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 4 GLOBAL DIET FOOD & SUBSTITUTES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($MILLIONS)
TABLE 5 GLOBAL LOW CALORIE BEVERAGES MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 6 GLOBAL LOW CALORIE BEVERAGES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 7 GLOBAL LOW-CALORIE/DIET CARBONATED DRINKS BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 8 GLOBAL GREEN/HERBAL TEA MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 9 GLOBAL SLIMMERS- WATERS/NATURAL MINERAL SALT DRINKS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 10 GLOBAL LOW CALORIE BEER & OTHER DRINKS BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 11 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 12 GLOBAL SUGAR FREE CONFECTIONARIES AND OTHERS BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 13 GLOBAL SUGAR FREE CONFECTIONARIES AND OTHERS BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 14 SUGAR-FREE NON-CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY - CANDY AND CHEWING GUM MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 15 GLOBAL ICE CREAMS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 16 GLOBAL SUGAR-FREE CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 17 GLOBAL DESSERTS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 18 GLOBAL OTHER CONFECTIONERIES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 19 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 20 LOW CALORIE READY MEALS MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 21 LOW CALORIE READY MEALS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 22 GLOBAL FROZEN READY MEALS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 23 GLOBAL CHILLED READY MEALS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 24 DRIED AND OTHER READY-MEALS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 25 GLOBAL MEAL REPLACEMENT MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 26 GLOBAL MEAL REPLACEMENT MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 27 GLOBAL LOW CALORIE MEAL SOLUTIONS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 28 GLOBAL LOW CALORIE EDIBLE BARS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 29 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 30 GLOBAL WEIGHT LOSS - DRUGS, COSMETICS & SUPPLEMENTS MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 31 GLOBAL WEIGHT LOSS - DRUGS, COSMETICS & SUPPLEMENTS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 32 GLOBAL DRUGS AND SUPPLEMENTS MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 33 GLOBAL DRUGS AND SUPPLEMENTS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 34 GLOBAL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND OTHERS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 35 GLOBAL HERBAL DIURETICS AND FAT BURNERS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 36 GLOBAL 5-HTP MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 37 GLOBAL CIMETIDINE MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 38 GLOBAL CALCIUM/VITAMINS & CARB BLOCKERS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 39 GLOBAL COSMETICS MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 40 GLOBAL COSMETICS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 41 GLOBAL SLIMMING CREAMS & SERUM MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 42 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 43 GLOBAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DEVICES & ACCESSORIES MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 44 GLOBAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DEVICES & ACCESSORIES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 45 GLOBAL ACCESSORIES MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 46 GLOBAL ACCESSORIES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 47 GLOBAL MEDICAL DEVICE MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 48 GLOBAL MEDICAL DEVICE MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 49 GLOBAL SURGICAL DEVICES MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 50 GLOBAL SURGICAL DEVICES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 51 GLOBAL LIPOSUCTION EQUIPMENT MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 52 GLOBAL ELECTROSURGICAL/ ENDOSURGICAL EQUIPMENT MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 53 GLOBAL ELECTROSURGICAL/ ENDOSURGICAL EQUIPMENT MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 54 GLOBAL ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 55 GLOBAL WEIGHT LOSS SERVICE MARKET BY PRODUCTS 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 56 GLOBAL WEIGHT LOSS SERVICE MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 57 GLOBAL COMMERCIAL WEIGHT LOSS FOOD & DIET CHAINS MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 58 GLOBAL COMMERCIAL WEIGHT LOSS FOOD & DIET CHAINS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 59 ORGANIC AND HERBAL FOOD CHAIN MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 60 FAST FOOD CHAINS IN U.S. (HEALTH CHAINS)
TABLE 61 GLOBAL QSRS (QUICK SERVING RESTAURANTS) MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 62 GLOBAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 63 GLOBAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 64 SERVICES OFFERED BY SLIMMING CENTERS
TABLE 65 COMMERCIAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM (SLIMMING CENTERS) MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 66 TYPES OF WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS
TABLE 67 HOSPITAL BASED WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 68 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 69 SLIMMING CENTERS OFFERING BEHAVIORAL CHANGE INTERVENTION PROGRAMS
TABLE 70 BEHAVIORAL CHANGE INTERVENTION PROGRAMS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 71 HEALTH CLUB MARKET
TABLE 72 GLOBAL HEALTH CLUB INDUSTRY MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 73 GLOBAL INVASIVE AND NON-INVASIVE METHODS MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 74 GLOBAL INVASIVE AND NON-INVASIVE METHODS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 75 GLOBAL INVASIVE METHODS MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 76 GLOBAL INVASIVE METHODS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 77 GLOBAL LIPOSUCTION MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 78 GLOBAL LIPOSUCTION MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 79 GLOBAL SUCTION-ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 80 GLOBAL TWIN-CANNULA (ASSISTED) LIPOSUCTION MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 81 GLOBAL POWER-ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 82 GLOBAL ULTRASOUND-ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 83 GLOBAL WATER-ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 84 GLOBAL BARIATRIC SURGERY MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 85 GLOBAL BARIATRIC SURGERY MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 86 GLOBAL PREDOMINANTLY RESTRICTIVE PROCEDURES BY PRODUCTS MARKET 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 87 GLOBAL PREDOMINANTLY RESTRICTIVE PROCEDURES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 88 GLOBAL VERTICAL BANDED GASTROPLASTY MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 89 GLOBAL ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BAND MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 90 GLOBAL SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 91 GLOBAL MIXED PROCEDURES AND OTHERS MARKET 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 92 GLOBAL MIXED PROCEDURES AND OTHERS BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 93 GLOBAL GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 94 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 95 GLOBAL NON - INVASIVE/MINIMALLY INVASIVE METHODS MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 96 GLOBAL NON - INVASIVE/MINIMALLY INVASIVE METHODS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 97 GLOBAL ACCENT XL THERAPY METHODS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 98 GLOBAL TOGA MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 99 GLOBAL ULTRASONIC THERAPY METHODS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MARKET BY SERVICES 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 101 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 102 PERSONAL TRAINERS & COACH MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 103 DIETITIANS TYPES AND FEATURES
TABLE 104 DIETITIANS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 105 DOCTORS (PRESCRIPTIVE SERVICES) MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 106 DIET FOOD HOME DELIVERY (FRESH & FROZEN) MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 107 DIET FOOD HOME DELIVERY (FRESH & FROZEN) MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 108 FRESH FOOD (LOCAL DIET HOME DELIVERY PROVIDERS) MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 109 FROZEN FOOD (SHIP DIET FROZEN FOOD) MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 110 GLOBAL MEDIA: DIETARY SERVICES & CONSULTATION MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 111 GLOBAL MEDIA: DIETARY SERVICES & CONSULTATION MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 112 GLOBAL TELE-SHOPPING SERVICES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 113 GLOBAL TELECONSULTING AND ONLINE CONSULTING MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 114 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 115 GLOBAL INGREDIENTS MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 116 GLOBAL FOOD & BEVERAGES INGREDIENTS MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 117 GLOBAL LOW CALORIE SWEETENER MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 118 GLOBAL NATURAL SWEETENER MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 119 GLOBAL POLYOLS MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 120 GLOBAL OTHER SWEETENER MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 121 GLOBAL ARTIFICIAL SUGAR SWEETENER MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 122 GLOBAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 123 NORTH AMERICA WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLION)
TABLE 124 EUROPE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLION)
TABLE 125 ASIA AND OTHERS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET BY PRODUCT2007 - 2014 ($ MILLION)
TABLE 126 U.S. PATENTS FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
TABLE 127 EUROPE PATENTS FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
TABLE 128 JAPAN PATENTS FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
TABLE 129 GLOBAL SPORT SHOES & OTHER FITNESS FOOT WEAR MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 130 GLOBAL SPORT ATHLETIC APPARELMARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 131 GLOBAL WEIGHT LIFTING VESTS, EQUIPMENTS, STRAPS & BELTS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 132 GLOBAL PEDOMETERS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 133 GLOBAL SIT UP BARS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 134 GLOBAL HAND GRIPS & GLOVES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 135 GLOBAL BAR PADS, SPRING CLIPS, CLSMPS & COLLARS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 136 GLOBAL AB & ANKLE STRAPS MARKET 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 137 GLOBAL CARDIO EQUIPMENT MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 138 GLOBAL CARDIO EQUIPMENTS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 139 GLOBAL TREADMILL MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 140 GLOBAL RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 141 GLOBAL ROWING MACHINES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 142 GLOBAL WEIGHT LIFTING EQUIPMENTS MARKET BY PRODUCT 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 143 GLOBAL WEIGHT LIFTING EQUIPMENTS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 144 GLOBAL WEIGHT PLATES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 145 GLOBAL DUMBBELLS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 146 GLOBAL HAND INSTRUMENTS AND OTHERS (DISPOSABLES) MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)
TABLE 147 GLOBAL ULTRASOUND-ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY 2007 - 2014 ($ MILLIONS)

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET SEGMENTATION
FIGURE 2 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE TARGET SEGMENTS
FIGURE 3 BMI AND KEY WEIGHT LOSS METHODS
FIGURE 4 SELLING PROPOSITIONS OF WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS
FIGURE 5 MARKET OPPORTUNITY MATRIX
FIGURE 6 KEY MARKET DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS
FIGURE 7 INDICATIVE STRATEGY TRENDS IN THE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET (JANUARY-DECEMBER 2008 TO MARCH 2009)
FIGURE 8 MARKET LAYOUT FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 9 WORLD OBESE POPULATION 2005 AND 2030
FIGURE 10 WORLD AGING POPULATION 2009 AND 2050
FIGURE 11 NUMBER OF DIABETES PATIENTS 2008 AND 2025 (GLOBAL)
FIGURE 12 PAST AND PROJECTED PER CAPITA INCOME IN THE U.S.
FIGURE 13 LOW CALORIE BEVERAGES & ENHANCING UTILITIES
FIGURE 14 BEER VARIANTS & CALORIE CONTENT
FIGURE 15 MARKET CHARACTERISTICS OF CONFECTIONARY MARKET
FIGURE 16 KEY ENTRY BARRIERS 2009 VS 2014
FIGURE 17 MARKET TRENDS IN MEAL REPLACEMENT MARKET
FIGURE 18 RELATIVE RISK PERCENTAGES OF DISEASES VS BMI IN WOMEN
FIGURE 19 DEMOGRAPHIC DETAILS OF WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND ACCESSORIES PURCHASERS (2008)
FIGURE 20 GENDER WISE PURCHASERS OF WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND ACCESSORIES IN THE U.S. AND UK (2008)
FIGURE 21 GENDER WISE PURCHASERS OF WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND ACCESSORIES IN THE ASIAN MARKETS (2008)
FIGURE 22 MODE OF SERVICE DELIVERY FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SEGMENT
FIGURE 23 MARKET DYNAMICS FOR ORGANIC FOOD
FIGURE 24 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF HEALTH CLUB MEMBERS BY AGE
FIGURE 25 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF HEALTH CLUB MEMBERS BY GENDER
FIGURE 26 FACTORS INFLUENCING LIPOSUCTION MARKET
FIGURE 27 BARIATRIC SURGERY (2008)
FIGURE 28 AGE SPAN OF POPULATION UNDERGONE BARIATRIC SURGERY (2008)
FIGURE 29 FACTORS AFFECTING THE NON - INVASIVE/MINIMALLY INVASIVE METHODS MARKET OF WEIGHT LOSS
FIGURE 30 CONSUMERS AVAILING DIET FOOD HOME DELIVERY SERVICES (GENDER WISE)
FIGURE 31 MARKET DYNAMICS FOR INGREDIENTS
FIGURE 32 MARKET SHARE FOR DRUG SUPPLEMENT INGREDIENTS
FIGURE 33 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PATENTS BY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
FIGURE 34 PATENTS BY GEOGRAPHY
FIGURE 35 PATENTS BY TOP PLAYERS
FIGURE 36 PATENTS BY ASSIGNEE

Global Weight Loss and Diet Management (2009 - 2014)

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

2. GLOBAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET OVERVIEW

3. SUMMARY

4. GLOBAL DIET FOOD & BEVERAGE

5. WEIGHT LOSS - DRUGS, COSMETICS & SUPPLEMENTS

6. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DEVICES & ACCESSORIES MARKET

7. WEIGHT LOSS SERVICE MARKET

8. INGREDIENTS

9. GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET

10. COMPANY PROFILES

11.PATENT ANALYSIS

APPENDIX

LIST OF PATENTS

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES