Protein, Carbs & Fat, Oh My!
Feel the Burn: Exercise
How much can I eat?
Portion Sizes
Uh oh: Complications
Who's the boss?
Staff
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Essential for healing, maintaining muscle strength, and hair
What is protein?
100
Activity such as walking, running, dancing, etc. that can improve your heart's condition.
What is aerobic exercise?
100
Minimum amount of fluid recommended each day
What is 48-64 ounces?
100
Not drinking enough water, having very yellow or smelly urine, may feel weak, tired, dizzy.
What is dehydration?
100
NewFit's 2 bariatric surgeons
Who are Dr Nathan Allison & Dr Kenneth Tieu?
200
Minimum daily protein goal for women: Minimum daily protein goal for men:
What is 65+ grams? What is 80+ grams?
200
Using resistance bands, free weights or weight machines
What is strength training/non-aerobic exercise?
200
Amount to start eating when advancing to soft/mushy foods (usually week 4 post-op for sleeve/bypass)
What is 2-3 ounces?
200
Not having regular bowel movements, having very hard stools, may happen if not getting enough fluids/fiber.
What is constipation?
200
NewFit's bariatric coordinator & Health First nurse
Who is Michele Pineault?
300
Can be used as glucose or stored in the liver or muscles until needed for energy. These are also the preferred source of fuel for your brain.
What are carbohydrates?
300
Increasing this in your body can help increase overall metabolic rate and help you look leaner (even if the scale number stays the same)
What is muscle?
300
Typical recommended meal size ~6-8 months post-op (sleeve/bypass)
What is 4-6 ounces?
300
Stomach acid flows back into your esophagus causing chronic irritation, pain, symptoms of heartburn, nausea, etc.
What is GERD?
300
The best way to contact the NewFit office in Viera
What is call 321-434-9230?
400
Essential for cell and body functioning but should be limited due to typical high calorie density (contains 9 calories/gram)
What are fats?
400
Ultimate goal to work up to for recommended number of steps per day.
What is 10,000 (equals ~5 miles)?
400
Percentage of my meal coming from protein
What is at least 50%?
400
Diarrhea, abdominal pain/gas/bloating, nausea, sweats, shakiness, often triggered by eating a food too high in sugar and/or fat.
What is dumping syndrome?
400
NewFit has 2 registered dietitians - they are:
Who are Diane DeWit (Viera office) & Kristine Van Workum (Melbourne office)?
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Some examples of complex or healthier forms of these include: whole grains, starchy vegetables/beans, and fresh fruits.
What are carbohydrates?
500
Recommended goal for how often to do some form of physical activity
What is 30-60 minutes for 5-6 days per week?
500
Amount of protein in a cooked 3 ounce portion of poultry/fish/beef/pork?
What is ~21 grams?
500
Sometimes leads to an decrease in red blood cells/anemia and can affect the nervous system causing symptoms such as fatigue, numbness/tingling in hands/feet, poor balance, and memory trouble.
What is B12 deficiency?
500
Contact me if you have a medical question or concern:
Who is Donna Muscari (office RN: 321-434-9230), or Michele Pineault (hospital RN: 321-434-9476)
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