Weight Management: Tipping the Scales

The growing obesity and diabetes rates require healthy long-term nutritional strategies and consumers are turning to natural ingredients to help manage their weight. Dairy has gained considerable attention in recent years as research suggests milk protein may have a beneficial effect on regulating blood glucose. As obesity becomes a global problem, especially in Asia, combating the epidemic is critical to reduce the risk of diabetes and nutraceuticals have great potential in this war.

Takeaways for Your Business

• The growing obesity rate has driven a dramatic increase in the prevalence of diabetes.

• Nutraceuticals and functional foods have great potential for weight management.

• Today’s health-centric consumers want research to support product claims.