"This book has a lot of potential, but it falls a little short of what I think it could be. For example, 1) the tables would be more organized if they used horizontal lines as well as vertical lines to separate the topics/information. As the tables currently stand, they appear disjointed and are not easily read or deciphered; 2) I recommend utilizing color in the diagrams and figures to help direct the eye toward important statements; 3) The restriction versus mixed versus malabsorptive distinction should be updated. This is a more outdated term, especially as we also see nutritional deficiencies in sleeve gastrectomies; 4) Bullet points should be utilized for the end-of-chapter recommendations; and 5) A succinct table on micronutrients/vitamins for each surgery would be helpful for easy reference. Overall, the resources and references are up to date and do a good job of providing an overview of nutritional needs pre- and post-bariatric surgery." --© Doody’s Review Service, 2021, Erin Catherine Worden, MD, reviewer, expert opinion

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.

1. Preoperative nutritional deficiencies 2. Nutritional evaluation and calculation of nutritional requirements in the preoperative course 3. Preoperative diets: LCD, VLCD and commercial supplements 4. Impact of preoperative nutritional intervention on comorbidities: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia and NAFLD 5. Fluid therapy during bariatric surgery 6. Bariatric surgery options 7. Postoperative complications. Indications and access routes for enteral and parenteral nutrition 8. Nutritional treatment in the critically-ill complicated patient 9. Nutritional recommendations after restrictive procedures 10. Nutritional recommendations after mixed procedures 11. Nutritional recommendations after malabsorptive procedures 12. Postoperative vitamin and mineral supplementation 13. Special nutritional requirements in children and adolescents undergoing bariatric surgery 14. Special nutritional requirements in the elderly patient undergoing bariatric surgery 15. Special nutritional requirements in specific situations in women: Pregnanacy, lactancy and post-menopauseal status 16. Follow-up and screening of postoperative nutritional deficiencies 17. Postoperative management of specific complications: Anemia, protein malnutrition and neurological disorders 18. Cookbook for bariatric patients

Subject Areas: Fitness & diet [VFM], Food & beverage technology [TDCT]