Vitamins & Minerals
Name what vitamin and mineral supplements all patients should take after bariatric surgery.
What are a complete multivitamin, calcium citrate + Vitamin D, and vitamin B12.
This nutrient is the building block of all cells, tissues, and organs of the body.
What is protein?
Meals should be made up of at least 3-4 of these?
What are food groups-- fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes/lean meat, or healthy fats.
Name 2 causes of nausea and vomiting after bariatric surgery.
What is not taking small bites, eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, eating/drinking simultaneously, or stopping when full?
In order to get beneficial exercise you must raise this.
What is your heart rate?
This form of calcium is the easiest for the body to absorb.
What is calcium citrate?
For the first 3-6 months after surgery, we should eat __ grams protein.
What is 60-80?
Name 2 fiber rich foods.
What are fruits, vegetables, &/or whole grains?
The time it takes for our stomach to tell our brain we are satisfied (full).
What is 20-30 minutes?
For weight maintenance and good health we should aim to get this many minutes of exercise per week.
What is 150 minutes? (75 minutes 2x/week, 50 minutes 3x/week, 37 minutes 4x/week, 30 minutes 5x/week, 25 minutes 6x/week, 21 minutes/day)
Multivitamins containing iron should be NOT taken at a same time as what other supplement to improve absorption.
What is calcium?
Name at least 3 sources of protein.
What are dairy, meat, poultry, fish/shellfish, eggs, nuts, seeds, beans, peas, lentils, or supplements?
Name a food that is a good source of protein and fiber.
What is a bean, pea, nut/seed, or lentil?
People who have bariatric surgery should wait ____minutes after eating to drink beverages
What is 30 minutes?
Physical activity plans should include these 3 types of exercise
What is cardio, strength/endurance, and flexibility?
The form of multivitamins should be avoided (which are not complete and contain sugar).
What is a gummy?
Name at least one way to help make sure protein needs are met after WLS.
What is include protein source at every meal/snack, eat protein first, use protein supplements, or eat 5-6 small meals?
Fruits and vegetables contain ____or _____ that have been linked to lower risk of cancers. (will take 1 correct answer)
What are antioxidants or phytochemicals?
Eating foods high in sugar and fat can lead to this medical condition after bariatric surgery.
What is dumping syndrome?
If you lose inches but not pounds (weight), this has likely changed.
What is body composition (OR lower body fat% OR more muscle mass)?
There is an increased risk of deficiency of this water-soluble vitamin after bariatric surgery, especially when frequent vomiting occurs.
What is thiamin (Vitamin B1)?
This type of protein does not provide all your essential amino acids and should therefore not be used as the sole source of protein intake after WLS.
What is collagen?
Name 2 foods that are good sources of heart healthy, unsaturated fats.
What are nuts, seeds, avocado, olives, olive oil, canola oil, etc?
These 3 types of beverages are not ever recommended following bariatric surgery.
What are carbonated, sugar sweetened, & alcoholic beverages? (note: caffeine can be consumed 1 month after surgery)
Physical activity (and a healthy diet) can reduce your risk of this age related bone disease.
What is osteoporosis?