Managing micronutrients in metabolic and bariatric surgery: A mixed methods study of Australian dietitians' practice and perspectives
Dietitians' practice on monitoring micronutrient status and postoperative supplementation was broadly consistent. Inconsistent practice in repletion of deficiencies was related to differing models of care. Despite perceiving that patients have a high prevalence of micronutrient deficiency preoperatively, dietitians did not prioritise managing micronutrients until after surgery, largely for practical reasons. More research is needed to improve the evidence-based practice in this area.
Authors
- Flávia Fayet‐Moore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2544-7154)
- Skye Marshall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8953-5068)
- Alexandra Davidson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0445-3299)
- Xueying Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6530-7642)
- Lillian Craggs‐Dino
- Dianne P. Reidlinger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9993-8239)
Institutions
- Bond University (AU)
- Deakin University (AU)
- Cleveland Clinic Florida (US)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.70056
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Australian Government