Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
Course Objective
This course aims to teach the surgical techniques of bariatric surgery, one of the treatment methods for obesity, as well as the nutrition approaches specific to each technique.
Course Content
The course content includes topics such as the definition of obesity treatment methods and bariatric surgery, the indications for bariatric surgery, medical nutrition therapy approaches before and after bariatric surgery, dietary stages following bariatric surgery, and postoperative complications of bariatric surgery and related nutritional interventions.
Required Resources
Nutrition and Bariatric Surgery. Robert F. Kushner, Christopher D. Still (Edited by). CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton London New York.
Recommended Resources
1. Preedy, V. R., Rajendram, R., & Martin, C. R. (Eds.). (2016). Metabolism and Pathophysiology of Bariatric Surgery: Nutrition, Procedures, Outcomes and Adverse Effects. Academic Press.
2. Still, C., Sarwer, D. B., & Blankenship, J. (2014). The ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery. New York, NY: Springer Science+ Media.
3. Aills, L., Blankenship, J., Buffington, C., Furtado, M., & Parrott, J. (2008). Bariatric nutrition: suggestions for the surgical weight loss patient. Surg Obes Relat Dis, 4(4S), 1-36.
4. Tabesh, M. R., Maleklou, F., Ejtehadi, F., & Alizadeh, Z. (2019). Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Prescription of Supplements in Pre-and Post-bariatric Surgery Patients: a Practical Guideline. Obesity Surgery, 1-16
Course Learning Outcomes
- Lists the indications and contraindications for bariatric surgery.
- Defines treatment methods for obesity and bariatric surgery.
- Plans the medical nutrition therapy approach before and after bariatric surgery.
- Develops nutrition interventions according to potential complications that may occur after bariatric surgery.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Treatment of obesity | Reviews the course syllabus and resources. |
| 2 | Bariatric surgery and its methods | Reviews the course syllabus and resources. |
| 3 | The chronological development and prevalence of bariatric surgery | Obtaining lecture notes and studying the relevant sections of the recommended course resources |
| 4 | Preoperative Medical Nutrition Therapy Approach in Bariatric Surgery | Obtaining lecture notes and studying the relevant sections of the recommended course resources |
| 5 | Preoperative Medical Nutrition Therapy Approach in Bariatric Surgery | Obtaining lecture notes and studying the relevant sections of the recommended course resources |
| 6 | Preoperative Medical Nutrition Therapy Approach in Bariatric Surgery | Obtaining lecture notes and studying the relevant sections of the recommended course resources |
| 7 | Preoperative Medical Nutrition Therapy Approach in Bariatric Surgery | Obtaining lecture notes and studying the relevant sections of the recommended course resources |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Postoperative Medical Nutrition Therapy Approach in Bariatric Surgery | Obtaining lecture notes and studying the relevant sections of the recommended course resources |
| 10 | Postoperative Medical Nutrition Therapy Approach in Bariatric Surgery | Obtaining lecture notes and studying the relevant sections of the recommended course resources |
| 11 | Postoperative Complications Following Bariatric Surgery | Obtaining lecture notes and studying the relevant sections of the recommended course resources |
| 12 | Nutritional Risk After Bariatric Surgery | Obtaining lecture notes and studying the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 13 | Nutrition Support in Bariatric Surgery | Obtaining lecture notes and studying the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 14 | Special Considerations in Bariatric Surgery | Obtaining lecture notes and studying the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 15 | Special Considerations in Bariatric Surgery | Obtaining lecture notes and studying the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |