BackgroundThe more effective treatment for severe obesity is bariatric surgery. Gastric
bypass is a surgical technique used worldwide; however, as well as other
techniques; it has postoperative risks, including nutrient deficiency.AimTo determine the amounts of dietary iron, calcium, vitamin D and vitamin
B12 ingested by patients of a public hospital one year after gastric
bypass, and compare with the recommendations of the Recommended Dietary
Allowances.MethodsThis was a transverse descriptive study and the sample consisted of 36 women, with
at least one year of gastric bypass. Data collected included sociodemographic,
anthropometric and diet variables. Dietetic information was collected through a
validated food frequency questionnaire. Ingestion of iron, calcium, vitamin D and
vitamina B12 was evaluated in comparison with the Recommended Dietary
Allowances, as well as correlation of micronutrient ingestion with time of
surgery.ResultsThere was inadequate consumption of iron, calcium and vitamin D. The vitamin
B12 intake was considered adequate. There was statistically
significant positive correlation between the time of surgery and the ingestion of
iron, vitamin B12 and vitamin D.ConclusionThe intake of iron, calcium and vitamin D of women one year after gastric bypass
was inadequate, emphasizing the importance of multiprofessional monitoring
postoperatively to prevent nutrient deficiencies.
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