Diet and Nutritional Management of Patients After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Other Therapies
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Obesity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 86
Special Issue Editors
2. Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Austral University, Buenos Aires, Argentina
3. Faculty of Psychology, University of Anahuac, Mexico City, Mexico
4. University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK
Interests: obesity; metabolic and bariatric surgery; weight stigma; workforce development; patient experience; long-term chronic conditions; lifestyle medicine
2. Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Interests: obesity; metabolic and bariatric surgery; micronutrients; macronutrients; nutrient deficiencies; obesity management medications; patient experience; expert witness
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Obesity is a complex, chronic disease that requires a comprehensive, multi-modal approach to achieve positive outcomes for people living with obesity and related conditions. While metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is a safe and effective intervention for obesity, evidence-based therapies, including obesity management medications (OMMs), are increasingly being used, either independently or alongside MBS.
Diet and nutrition are crucial components of obesity care, requiring individualised, evidence-based dietary and behavioural strategies. Research has highlighted the vital role that dietitians play in caring for people living with obesity, particularly those pursuing MBS—before, during, and after the procedure. These professionals collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to optimise surgical outcomes by empowering patients to make lifestyle changes and prevent nutritional deficiencies, ultimately improving their quality of life.
This Special Issue aims to synthesise current research into practical applications for the clinical management of patients with obesity who undergo MBS and use OMMs, focusing on dietitians' contributions. It will offer valuable insights into global practices, current evidence, and future research directions. The goal is to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the surgical and pharmacotherapy options for addressing obesity and related conditions.
Prof. Dr. Yitka Graham
Guest Editor
Dr. Julie M. Parrott
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- metabolic and bariatric surgery
- obesity management medications
- dietetics
- nutrition
- patient support
- obesity
- obesity management
- patient experience
- quality of life
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