What is the disadvantage of gastric bypass surgery?
What will be an ideal response?
Approximately 10% of bariatric patients experience complications such as gallstones, ulcers, and bleeding in the stomach and intestines. Approximately 1-2 percent die from complications relating to the surgery.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following vitamins is involved in breaking down homocysteine in the blood?
A) vitamin D B) folate C) thiamin D) niacin
LDL cholesterol is _____.
A. lowered by intake of trans fatty acids B. associated with heart-disease risk when present in high levels C. associated with heart-disease risk when present in low levels D. raised by intake of unsaturated fatty acids E. unaffected by intake of saturated fatty acids
Several months after gastric bypass surgery, the client experiences epigastric pain and vomiting following a meal. Which food item most likely caused this response?
a. applesauce b. brown rice c. cooked carrots d. cottage cheese