Nutritional Science for Bariatrics Flashcards

Which dietary progression stage typically comes immediately after clear liquids following bariatric surgery?

Answer: Full liquids/pureed foods

The diet advances from clear liquids to full liquids and pureed foods before soft and solid textures.

Zinc deficiency after bariatric surgery may present with which sign?

Answer: Impaired wound healing and taste changes

Zinc is essential for wound healing and taste, so deficiency causes poor healing and dysgeusia.

Why should carbonated beverages generally be discouraged after bariatric surgery?

Answer: They can cause gas, discomfort, and pouch distension

Carbonation introduces gas that causes bloating and may distend the small pouch.

A patient plateaus in weight loss and reports grazing on small high-calorie snacks. What is the best counseling focus?

Answer: Structure planned protein-focused meals and reduce grazing

Structured protein-based meals reduce constant calorie intake from grazing and support continued loss.

Which condition can result from chronic vitamin D and calcium inadequacy after bariatric surgery?

Answer: Metabolic bone disease/osteoporosis

Long-term calcium and vitamin D deficiency leads to secondary hyperparathyroidism and bone loss.

What is the general recommendation on alcohol for post-bariatric patients?

Answer: Alcohol has stronger and faster effects and adds empty calories

After surgery alcohol is absorbed faster with heightened effects and provides empty calories, so caution is advised.

Which supplement is generally recommended lifelong for all bariatric surgery patients?

Answer: A daily multivitamin with minerals

A daily multivitamin with minerals is recommended lifelong to prevent multiple deficiencies.