CBN Nutrition & Lifestyle Management — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary dietary recommendation for patients after bariatric surgery?
- High-carbohydrate diet
- High-protein, low-carbohydrate diet (Correct answer)
- All-liquid diet
- No dietary restrictions
Correct answer: High-protein, low-carbohydrate diet
A high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet supports muscle maintenance and aids in weight loss following bariatric surgery.
Question 2: Which vitamin deficiency is common after bariatric surgery?
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12 (Correct answer)
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
Correct answer: Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 deficiency is common due to reduced stomach acid and absorption, requiring supplementation.
Question 3: Why is hydration particularly important after bariatric surgery?
- To decrease calorie absorption
- To prevent dehydration and kidney stones (Correct answer)
- To increase stomach capacity
- To eliminate the need for dietary supplements
Correct answer: To prevent dehydration and kidney stones
Adequate hydration prevents dehydration, reduces the risk of kidney stones, and supports digestion in bariatric patients.
Question 4: What is a recommended lifestyle modification for long-term weight maintenance after bariatric surgery?
- Skipping meals
- Regular physical activity (Correct answer)
- Consuming high-sugar snacks
- Avoiding all carbohydrates
Correct answer: Regular physical activity
Regular physical activity, including resistance training, helps sustain weight loss and prevents muscle loss.
Question 5: Which eating habit should bariatric patients avoid?
- Eating slowly and chewing food thoroughly
- Drinking liquids with meals (Correct answer)
- Consuming small, frequent meals
- Following a protein-rich diet
Correct answer: Drinking liquids with meals
Drinking liquids with meals can cause food to pass through the stomach too quickly, leading to poor nutrient absorption and increased hunger.
Question 6: Why is mental health support essential for bariatric patients?
- To increase food cravings
- To address emotional eating and body image concerns (Correct answer)
- To avoid all social interactions
- To eliminate the need for exercise
Correct answer: To address emotional eating and body image concerns
Behavioral counseling helps address emotional eating, body image concerns, and psychological adjustments after surgery.
CBN Nutrition & Lifestyle Management
What is the primary dietary recommendation for patients after bariatric surgery?