Gone are the days of fad diets gathering dust in China's chat groups. 🚀 The government is now stepping into the health spotlight, announcing bold steps to tackle obesity – and it's sparking a food revolution!
At this year's Two Sessions policy meetings, National Health Commission head Lei Haichao revealed plans to expand weight management clinics nationwide. Think 🩺 medical pros + personalized meal plans = a smarter approach to shedding pounds.
This policy push is supercharging what analysts call the 'weight-loss economy' – projected to hit $30 billion by 2025. The real MVPs? Salad bars, whole-grain bowls, and soba spots popping up like TikTok trends. 🍜 One Shanghai lunch vendor told us: 'Our kale-quinoa bowls sell out faster than concert tickets!'
Food giants are rewriting menus too: from low-sugar bubble teas to air-fried 'guilt-free' snacks. 💡 As gym selfies flood social media, it's clear – China's plate is getting greener, leaner, and Instagram-ready!
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Time to move! China's weight-loss trends drive foodservice market
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