Overview

The holiday season is a time for celebration—and often a time when many people find it more challenging to maintain their usual eating habits and wellness routines. This paper highlights selected, clinically studied dietary approaches that, when combined with a healthy lifestyle, can help support a healthy body weight and body composition.

Concerns around weight management are not new—historical records show that discussions around body size date back thousands of years. Today, weight-related topics are widely recognized as important components of overall well-being. This white paper reviews scientific literature related to weight management and provides insights into nutritional strategies that may help individuals maintain their wellness goals.

Research shows that excess weight can influence many aspects of overall wellness, including metabolic, cardiovascular, hormonal, and joint health. Studies have also explored associations between body weight and emotional well-being, noting potential impacts on mood, self-perception, and quality of life.

Studies have also explored associations between body weight and emotional well-being, noting potential impacts on mood, self-perception, and quality of life.

This white paper provides an overview of scientific literature examining these relationships, offering context for understanding how weight may be connected to various markers of health.