Weight Loss Surgery Post-Surgery Nutrition and Diet 3

Question 1

Which vitamin is often called the 'sunshine vitamin' and requires supplementation after bariatric surgery due to poor dietary intake and absorption?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin K

Question 2

What does 'grazing' refer to in the context of post-bariatric eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

Repeatedly eating small amounts throughout the day instead of structured meals

Answer

Eating only plant-based foods

Answer

Chewing each bite 30 times

Answer

Eating only soft or liquid foods

Question 3

How many meals per day are typically recommended for bariatric surgery patients in the long term?

Accepted Answer

3 small meals plus 1–2 planned protein snacks

Answer

1–2 large meals

Answer

3 structured small meals with no snacking

Answer

6–8 very small meals

Question 4

Which nutrient is specifically at risk of deficiency after sleeve gastrectomy due to loss of fundal acid-producing cells?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Calcium

Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Folate

Question 5

At what point after bariatric surgery is it typically safe to begin introducing solid foods?

Accepted Answer

4–6 weeks

Answer

1 week

Answer

2 weeks

Answer

3 months

Question 6

What role does folate supplementation play after bariatric surgery, especially in women of childbearing age?

Accepted Answer

It reduces risk of neural tube defects if pregnancy occurs post-surgery

Answer

It prevents dumping syndrome

Answer

It improves iron absorption

Answer

It prevents hair loss