Download or read book Nutrition and Bariatric Surgery written by Jaime Ruiz-Tovar and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutrition and Bariatric Surgery discusses nutritional deficiencies and requirements that are often present with diverse bariatric techniques as main mechanisms for weight loss. In addition, the book presents strategies for early detection and supplementation in order to avoid the appearance of deficiency diseases. Finally, the summarizes protocols for the optimal nutritional management of patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgeons, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, general practitioners, nutritionists, dietitians and nurses specialized in nutritional management will find this resource especially useful. Discusses preoperative nutritional requirements and deficiencies surrounding bariatric surgery Presents preoperative diets, including LCD, VLCD and commercial supplements Contains nutritional recommendations after restrictive, mixed and malabsorptive procedures