WW International
WW International
WW International, formerly known as Weight Watchers International, Inc., is a global company that offers various products and services to assist in healthy habits, including weight loss and maintenance, fitness, and mindset such as the WW program.
Pronunciation
- English: /ˈdʌbljuː ˈɪntərnæʃənəl/
Etymology
The company was originally named Weight Watchers when it was founded in 1963 by Jean Nidetch, a Brooklyn homemaker. In 2018, the company rebranded to WW International to reflect its broader health and wellness offerings, not just weight loss.
Related Terms
- Weight loss: The process of losing body mass intentionally, often to improve health and appearance.
- Fitness: The condition of being physically fit and healthy, often as a result of exercise and proper nutrition.
- Mindset: A set of attitudes or beliefs that influence one's actions and responses.
- Healthy habits: Behaviors that are beneficial to one's physical or mental health, often linked to a high level of discipline and self-control.
- WW program: A science-based approach to weight loss developed by WW International, focusing on food, activity, and mindset.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on WW International
- Wikipedia's article - WW International
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