Global Certificate in Bariatric Nutrition and Epidemiology

• Bariatric Nutrition Fundamentals: Understanding the basics of bariatric nutrition, including pre- and post-surgery dietary recommendations, nutrient needs, and supplementation requirements.
• Assessing Nutritional Status: Techniques for assessing the nutritional status of bariatric patients, including dietary assessments, body composition analysis, and laboratory testing.
• Obesity Epidemiology: The global prevalence, causes, and consequences of obesity as a public health issue, with a focus on the role of nutrition in obesity prevention and management.
• Bariatric Surgery Options: Overview of the various surgical options available, including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding, and their nutritional implications.
• Dietary Patterns and Weight Management: The role of dietary patterns, including the Mediterranean and DASH diets, in weight management and obesity prevention.
• Behavior Change Strategies: Techniques for promoting behavior change in bariatric patients, including motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindful eating.
• Managing Nutrient Deficiencies: Identification and management of common nutrient deficiencies in bariatric patients, including deficiencies in vitamin D, calcium, iron, and B vitamins.
• Cultural Competence in Bariatric Nutrition: Understanding cultural diversity and its impact on nutrition and health behaviors, and strategies for providing culturally sensitive care to bariatric patients.
• Research Methods in Bariatric Nutrition and Epidemiology: Fundamentals of research methods, including study design, data collection, and statistical analysis, with a focus on applications in bariatric nutrition and epidemiology.