Diet & Weight Reducing Centers
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Official definition
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.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Diet and weight reducing centers are distinguished from other personal care services by their primary focus on non-medical weight management assistance. Code 812191 covers establishments that provide counseling, menu planning, exercise planning, and body measurement monitoring to help clients achieve or maintain desired weight, often including the sale of weight reduction products as an integral component. Other personal care services, classified in code 812199, encompass depilatory salons, tanning salons, massage parlors, ear piercing services, and similar establishments that do not provide weight management programs.