Nutrients
April 2024
Obesity represents a significant global public health concern. The excessive accumulation of abdominal adipose tissue is often implicated in the development of metabolic complications associated with obesity. Our study aimed to investigate the impact of particular deposits of abdominal adipose tissue on the occurrence of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOne of the most commonly performed bariatric procedures is the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). It is highly effective in reducing body weight, but it carries the risk of developing nutritional deficiencies and their consequences. The aim of the study was to determine the clinical condition of obese patients after LSG in terms of nutritional status, metabolic disorders, and way of nutrition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObesity in women of reproductive age is a serious concern regarding reproductive health. In many cases of infertility in obese women, reduction of body weight may lead to spontaneous pregnancy, without the need for more specific methods of treatment. Bariatric surgery is safe and is the most effective method for body weight reduction in obese and very obese patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne
April 2015
Introduction: Currently, surgical treatment is considered to be the most efficient method of dealing with morbid obesity.
Aim: To evaluate changes in nutritional status after surgical treatment of obesity in the early postoperative period.
Material And Methods: The study included 50 patients (30 women and 20 men) treated surgically due to morbid obesity.
The frequency of obesity occurrence is constantly increasing all over the world and becoming global epidemic. Facing the lack of the efficiency of conservative treatment, patients with II and III degree of obesity are qualified for surgical treatment; however, the efficiency of surgical treatment is connected with permanent change of nutritional habits and previous lifestyle of the patient. Modification of the way of nutrition, regardless of the type of bariatric procedure, should especially include the lowering of food energetic value and change of type, consistency and size of consumed food.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRocz Panstw Zakl Hig
August 2014
Background: Patients with obesity, including morbid obesity, commit numerous dietary mistakes. They prefer high-energy diets, but of poor nutritional value. Patients qualified for bariatric procedures show deficiencies in vitamins and minerals due to insufficient intake of vegetables, fruit and whole grain products.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Morbid obesity needs to be treated by bariatric procedures. Proper dietary preparation of patients before surgery conditions their postoperative status.
Aim: Assessment of dietary habits, nutritional status and biochemical parameters of the blood in patients being prepared for different bariatric procedures.