Vitamins & Minerals
Name what vitamin and mineral supplements you should take after bariatric surgery.
What are: Complete Multivitamins with essential minerals (iron, copper, selenium, and zinc); Vitamin D3, Calcium; sometimes vitamin B-complex
This nutrient helps the body heal and build and retain muscle
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 3 mealtime causes of nausea and vomiting after bariatric surgery.
Taking large bites, eating fast, not chewing well and gulping or drinking with meals
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 ~_____ many grams of protein.
What is 60-90
Name 2 fiber rich foods.
What are fruits, beans, 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 best body composition and good health we should aim to get this many minutes of exercise per week, initially.
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 should be NOT taken at a same time as what other supplement to improve absorption.
What is calcium?
Name at least 3 significant sources of protein.
What are dairy, meat, eggs, nuts, seeds, beans, peas, lentils, soy, or supplements?
Name a food that is a good source of protein and fiber.
What is a bean, pea, or lentil?
People who have bariatric surgery should wait ____minutes after eating to drink beverages
What is 15-30 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?
Should you eat your day's worth of protein all at once or spread throughout the day?
What is spread throughout the day?
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 changed.
What is body composition (OR lower body fat% OR more muscle mass)?
After bariatric surgery, patients are at risk for what most common conditions if they do not take their supplements?
What is anemia (low B12, low iron, low folate) and osteoporosis?
Protein supplements are needed for how long after surgery?
What is until you can meet your protein goals through your foods?
Name 2 foods that are good sources of heart healthy, unsaturated fats.
What are nuts, seeds, avocado, olives, olive oil, canola oil, etc?
What are 3 helpful habits to avoid getting off track?
What are tracking your intake, journaling; attending Support Group, eating protein foods first and eating high fiber with most meals, asking for help!
physical activity (and a healthy diet) can reduce your risk of this age related bone disease.
What is osteoporosis?