Procedures

Question 1

Gastrectomy

Answer 1

Stomach surgery

Diet Recs:
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat at each meal; Restriction of fluid with meals (to avoid dumping syndrome)

Question 2

Roux-en-Y

Answer 2

Type of gastric bypass

Iron deficiency common (especially in women) because most iron is absorbed in small intestine (duodenum) which is now bypassed

Question 3

Peritoneal Dialysis

Answer 3

Used to remove waste when kidneys no longer can

Uses lining of abdomen (peritoneum) and a cleaning solution (dialysate) to clean blood.

Dialysate absorbs waste and fluid from blood, peritoneum filters

MNT: dialysate contains glucose that body absorbs, so observe BG levels and CHO intake

Question 4

Hemodialysis

Answer 4

Used when kidney function is impaired

Blood filtered outside body

Bun/Creatinine Ratio (BCR) > 20

Question 5

Skinfold thickness

Answer 5

Used in sports nutrition to see body fat composition