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1. Definition and pathophysiology of obesity and its impact on the human body.- 2. Optimal and pathological body composition.- 3. Social and psychological implications of obesity.- 4. Patient sensitivity.- 5. Setting up a bariatric unit- the nutritionist's perspective.- 6. Treatment modalities for obesity- Current scenario.- 7. Types of bariatric surgery and their mechanism of action.- 8. Implications of bariatric operations on nutrient absorption.- 9. Guidelines for bariatric surgery and common indications of bariatric procedures.- 10. Shared decision making in Bariatric surgery.- 1. Common surgical complications after bariatric surgery- What a nutritionist must know.- 12. Pre-existing nutritional deficiencies and pre-operative assessment.- 13. Optimization of nutritional status of patients for bariatric surgery.- 14. Diet progression post bariatric surgery.- 15. Diet considerations for special populations (CKD/Liver disease/transplant/Pregnancy).- 16. Post-operative micro-nutrient supplementation.- 17. Significance of protein supplementation post bariatric surgery.- 18. Significance of different salts in bariatric supplementation.- 19. Nutritional management of patients with an anastomotic leak.- 20. Nutritional complications after bariatric surgery.- 21. Clinical assessment of a patient post bariatric surgery + Importance of Check lists.- 22. Importance of behaviour modification & techniques to increase compliance.- 23. Follow up protocols and support group meetings.- 24. Long term weight maintenance and dietary management of weight regain.- 25. Current bariatric nutrition guidelines.- 26. Management of common concerns after bariatric surgery.- 27. Medical management of hypoglycaemia after bariatric surgery.

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    Publisher: Springer
    Publication Date: 6/20/2025
    ISBN13: 9789819650989, 978-9819650989
    ISBN10: 9819650984
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    1. Definition and pathophysiology of obesity and its impact on the human body.- 2. Optimal and pathological body composition.- 3. Social and psychological implications of obesity.- 4. Patient sensitivity.- 5. Setting up a bariatric unit- the nutritionist's perspective.- 6. Treatment modalities for obesity- Current scenario.- 7. Types of bariatric surgery and their mechanism of action.- 8. Implications of bariatric operations on nutrient absorption.- 9. Guidelines for bariatric surgery and common indications of bariatric procedures.- 10. Shared decision making in Bariatric surgery.- 1. Common surgical complications after bariatric surgery- What a nutritionist must know.- 12. Pre-existing nutritional deficiencies and pre-operative assessment.- 13. Optimization of nutritional status of patients for bariatric surgery.- 14. Diet progression post bariatric surgery.- 15. Diet considerations for special populations (CKD/Liver disease/transplant/Pregnancy).- 16. Post-operative micro-nutrient supplementation.- 17. Significance of protein supplementation post bariatric surgery.- 18. Significance of different salts in bariatric supplementation.- 19. Nutritional management of patients with an anastomotic leak.- 20. Nutritional complications after bariatric surgery.- 21. Clinical assessment of a patient post bariatric surgery + Importance of Check lists.- 22. Importance of behaviour modification & techniques to increase compliance.- 23. Follow up protocols and support group meetings.- 24. Long term weight maintenance and dietary management of weight regain.- 25. Current bariatric nutrition guidelines.- 26. Management of common concerns after bariatric surgery.- 27. Medical management of hypoglycaemia after bariatric surgery.

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