RSSCategory: Nutritional Considerations in the Bariatric Patient

Protein and the Bariatric Patient: Supplemental Protein or Amino Acids

| November 10, 2008 | 0 Comments

by Laura Frank, PhD, MPH, RD, CD Part 3 of 3

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Protein and the Bariatric Patient

| October 7, 2008 | 1 Comment

by Laura Frank, PhD, MPH, RD, CD Part 2 of 3 INTRODUCTION All macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, and fat) have interrelationships in terms of bioenergetics.

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The Latest on Nutrition and Hair Loss in the Bariatric Patient

The Latest on Nutrition and Hair Loss in the Bariatric Patient

| September 19, 2008 | 6 Comments

by Jacqueline Jacques, ND

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Protein and the Bariatric Patient

Protein and the Bariatric Patient

| July 18, 2008 | 0 Comments

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.

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To Snack or Not to Snack…That Is the Question

| May 9, 2008 | 0 Comments

by Sharon Zarabi, RD, CDN, CPT Ms. Zarabi is the Bariatric Dietitian at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York.

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Carbohydrate, Fat, and Protein: What Do We Know about the Macronutrient Composition of the Diet following Bariatric Surgery?

Carbohydrate, Fat, and Protein: What Do We Know about the Macronutrient Composition of the Diet following Bariatric Surgery?

| May 5, 2008 | 0 Comments

by Liz Goldenberg, MPH, RD, CDN

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Selenium and Bariatric Surgery

| April 15, 2008 | 0 Comments

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 […]

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Micronutrient and Macronutrient Needs in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Patients

| March 10, 2008 | 2 Comments

by Dana Swilley, RD Ms. Swilley is with the Section of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, UCLA Division of General Surgery

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Protein Basics

Protein Basics

| May 10, 2007 | 0 Comments

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 […]

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