Behavioral
General Nutrition
Physical Activity
Fruit and Vegetables
Texture/Tolerance
100
Why should you not use straws or drink carbonated drinks after having lap band surgery? (Name two reasons)
What is 1.) Air is incorporated into the GI tract, which will cause doscomfort when passing through the small opening 2.) As the bubbles pass through the band it is thought to stretch the opening 3.) The constant release of the carbonated bubbles may lead to a slip over time
100
How many fluid ounces of water should you consume in a day?
What is 48-64 fluid ounces
100
True or false: Physical activity is not important to keep high after you have reached your goal weight.
What is false.
100
How long should you chew your food?
What is to applesauce consistency.
200
How long should you take to eat your meals and why?
What is about 20 - 30 minutes because this gives you time to determine how full you are and avoid possible regurgitation.
200
Name at least three starchy vegetables.
What is beans, peas, corn, potatoes, butternut (winter) squash.
200
What are the three componenets of a balanced physical activity routine?
What is cardiorespiratory/aerobics, strength training/resistance, and stretching/flexibility
200
What are the guidelines for choosing canned fruit?
What is the fruit needs to be canned in 100% fruit juice, water with an artificial sweetener, or a light syrup (rinsing and draining the syrup is preferred)
200
What should you do if you feel like something is stuck?
What is get up and move around. Wait about an hour and then if there is no change call the clinic.
300
When should you stop eating?
What is when you feel a slight pressure.
300
How many grams of protein should you be striving to eat, daily?
What is at least 60 grams.
300
Name two benefits of practicing physical activity.
What is Lower BP Lower Cholesterol Increased energy Weight loss Better sleep Lower stress levels Lower depression/anxiety symptoms Decreases CVD and Cancer risks Increased self esteem Better Cardiovascular functioning Increase muscular strength Increased bone density Increased flexibility
300
Name 3 fruits and vegetables that are high in Vitamin C. NOTE: one answer must be a vegetable
What is Peppers Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Spinach Snow peas Citrus fruits Strawberries Kiwi Pineapple
300
Why should popcorn kernels be avoided?
What is the kernels do not pass easily through the band. If the kernels build up in the lap band pocket over time, there might be a block.
400
What are "slider foods"? Why do we want to limit or avoid these? Name at least three examples.
What is Slider foods are any foods that slide right off of a spoon when the spoon is turned upside down. These need to be limited after surgery because they slide right through the band without giving the feeling of restriction/fullness necessary to limit portion sizes and decrease calories for overall weight loss. Some examples of slider foods are: mashed potatoes with gravy, milkshakes, ice cream, pudding, macaroni and cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal.
400
True or false: the Multivitamin and Calcium supplements can be taken at the same time.
What is False; Iron and Calcium compete for absorption. They should be taken at least two hours apart from one another to achieve the best absorption.
400
For muscular strength and endurance, how many days per week should you perform resistance training exercises?
What is 2 days per week.
400
Name some "tougher" texture fruit and vegetables that may be difficult to tolerate when consumed raw.
What is Celery Broccoli Cauliflower Oranges Apples with skin Pineapple
400
Why should doughy breads be avoided after surgery?
What is chewing doughy bread creats a "gum like" substance that will clog the opening of your band leading to great discomfort, reguritation, or even a block.
500
Explain the guidelines for drinking fluids with meals and throughout the day.
What is no drinkning 30 minutes before meals, during, or 30 minutes after so as not to push the food through the band. Sip fluids all day to stay hydrated because guzzling water is to be avoided after surgery.
500
What are the three main nutrient groups? HINT: one is protein
What is protein, carbohydrates, and fat
500
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association (AHA), how many days of the week should aerobic activity be performed to achieve/maintain weight loss?
What is to achieve/maintain weight loss 60-90 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise on most days of the week is recommended.
500
In what order on the plate should vegetables be consumed. HINT think hard about this one!
What is non starchy vegetables should be eaten second, or after the protein. Starchy vegetables should be eaten last because they are considered starches.
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