By Sean Moloughney, Editor09.07.17
The world has a weight problem. More than 2 billion children and adults, or 30% of people worldwide, are overweight or obese. By any measure, consumers are struggling to manage their weight, and there are serious implications for public health.
While dietary supplements and functional nutrition products like meal replacement drinks are still in demand, more consumers are adopting lifestyle-centered approaches to weight management, and are searching for products that align with overall wellness strategies.
A Big Problem
Quite simply, demand for weight management products has been rising due to the sheer number of obese and overweight consumers worldwide, according to Missy Lowery, senior marketing manager, Capsugel (Morristown, NJ), now a Lonza Company.
“In the United States, obesity is common; almost 35%, or 78.6 million, of U.S. adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control,” she noted. “The United States is the world’s largest market for weight management and well-being products.
While dietary supplements and functional nutrition products like meal replacement drinks are still in demand, more consumers are adopting lifestyle-centered approaches to weight management, and are searching for products that align with overall wellness strategies.
A Big Problem
Quite simply, demand for weight management products has been rising due to the sheer number of obese and overweight consumers worldwide, according to Missy Lowery, senior marketing manager, Capsugel (Morristown, NJ), now a Lonza Company.
“In the United States, obesity is common; almost 35%, or 78.6 million, of U.S. adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control,” she noted. “The United States is the world’s largest market for weight management and well-being products.
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