Category: Nutritional Considerations in the Bariatric Patient
Protein and the Bariatric Patient: Supplemental Protein or Amino Acids
by Laura Frank, PhD, MPH, RD, CD Part 3 of 3
Protein and the Bariatric Patient
by Laura Frank, PhD, MPH, RD, CD Part 2 of 3 INTRODUCTION All macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, and fat) have interrelationships in terms of bioenergetics.
Protein and the Bariatric Patient
by Laura Frank, PhD, MPH, RD, CD Dr. Frank is with the St. Francis Center for Weight Management, Franciscan Health System, Federal Way, Washington. Part 1 of a 3-part series.
To Snack or Not to Snack…That Is the Question
by Sharon Zarabi, RD, CDN, CPT Ms. Zarabi is the Bariatric Dietitian at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York.
Carbohydrate, Fat, and Protein: What Do We Know about the Macronutrient Composition of the Diet following Bariatric Surgery?
by Liz Goldenberg, MPH, RD, CDN
Selenium and Bariatric Surgery
by Jacqueline Jacques, ND Dr. Jacques is Chief of Scientific Affairs, Bariatric Advantage, Catalina Lifesciences, Inc., Irvine, California. Introduction Selenium, an essential trace mineral, is an important component of many enzymes and proteins in the human body. Selenium-dependant compounds act as antioxidants, regulate thyroid function, and play significant roles in immune function, detoxification, and muscle […]
Micronutrient and Macronutrient Needs in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Patients
by Dana Swilley, RD Ms. Swilley is with the Section of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, UCLA Division of General Surgery
Protein Basics
by Jacqueline Jacques, ND Dr. Jacques is a naturopathic doctor with more than a decade of expertise in medical nutrition and serves as Chief Science Officer for Catalina Lifesciences LLC, in Irvine, California. Introduction Protein is like a mantra for most patients who have undergone weight loss surgery. Eat protein first. Eat more protein. Use […]