By Sean Moloughney, Editor09.09.21
The U.S. weight loss market reached a record $78 billion in 2019, but suffered a 21% decline in value during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recession, according to a Research and Markets report from March 2021. Health clubs and medical weight loss programs contracted the most amid shutdowns.
For consumers facing increased stress levels and fewer opportunities to socialize and exercise as they would normally, maintaining a healthy weight has become a significant challenge.
In the U.S., 40% of people age 18-24 gained weight since the start of the pandemic, along with one third of Millennials/Gen X, and one quarter of Baby Boomers, according to the Natural Marketing Institute. Overall, the American Heart Association has estimated that 168 million people in the U.S. are overweight and 74 million are obese.
As consumers return to activities that were put on hold during lockdowns, they are ready to regain their pre-pandemic forms, experts said. Nutritional solutions that can reduce stress, boost energy levels, and help manage weight and blood sugar levels can all
For consumers facing increased stress levels and fewer opportunities to socialize and exercise as they would normally, maintaining a healthy weight has become a significant challenge.
In the U.S., 40% of people age 18-24 gained weight since the start of the pandemic, along with one third of Millennials/Gen X, and one quarter of Baby Boomers, according to the Natural Marketing Institute. Overall, the American Heart Association has estimated that 168 million people in the U.S. are overweight and 74 million are obese.
As consumers return to activities that were put on hold during lockdowns, they are ready to regain their pre-pandemic forms, experts said. Nutritional solutions that can reduce stress, boost energy levels, and help manage weight and blood sugar levels can all
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