Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing non-medical services to assist clients in attaining or maintaining a desired weight. The sale of weight reduction products, such as food supplements, may be an integral component of the program. These services typically include individual or group counseling, menu and exercise planning, and weight and body measurement monitoring.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 812191 - Diet and Weight Reducing Centers are:
- Weight loss centers, non-medical
- Weight reducing centers, non-medical
- Diet centers, non-medical
- Diet workshops
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Weight Loss Services in the US (81219a)
Revenue 2025
$2.6bn
Growth 2025
-0.25%
Key Trends
The industry may lose the portion of consumers who rely on structured coaching due to the pandemic
While vaccination efforts have precipitated business reopenings, full-scale recovery remains highly uncertain
Over the coming five years, adult obesity is expected to persist
Products and Services
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For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 812191 - Diet and Weight Reducing Centers that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing medical or surgical weight reduction--are classified in Sector 62, Health Care and Social Assistance.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Operating physical fitness facilities--are classified in Industry 713940, Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers;
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Operating health resorts and spas that provide lodging--are classified in Industry 721110, Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing personal fitness training services--are classified in Industry 812990, All Other Personal Services;
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NAICS Hierarchy 812191 - Diet and Weight Reducing Centers
NAICS Code 812191 - Diet and Weight Reducing Centers sits in the 2-digit Diet and Weight Reducing Centers sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 81
Sector Title: Other Services (except Public Administration
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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8111 Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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81111 Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
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81112 Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair
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81119 Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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8112 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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81121 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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8113 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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81131 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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8114 Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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81141 Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance
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81142 Reupholstery and Furniture Repair
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81143 Footwear and Leather Goods Repair
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81149 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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8121 Personal Care Services
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81211 Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services
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81219 Other Personal Care Services
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8122 Death Care Services
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81221 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
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81222 Cemeteries and Crematories
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8123 Drycleaning and Laundry Services
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81231 Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
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81232 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated
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81233 Linen and Uniform Supply
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8129 Other Personal Services
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81291 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
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81292 Photofinishing
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81293 Parking Lots and Garages
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81299 All Other Personal Services
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8131 Religious Organizations
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81311 Religious Organizations
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8132 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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81321 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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8133 Social Advocacy Organizations
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81331 Social Advocacy Organizations
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8134 Civic and Social Organizations
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81341 Civic and Social Organizations
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8139 Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
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81391 Business Associations
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81392 Professional Organizations
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81393 Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations
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81394 Political Organizations
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81399 Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations
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8141 Private Households
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81411 Private Households
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