The Ultimate Bariatric Nutrition Toolkit Bundle is packed with patient/client education and tools! Included are the following unbranded PDF documents:

  • CANVA Templates (Bariatric Nutrition Manual AND Bariatric Nutrition Presentation) – editable
  • Bariatric Nutrition Manual (77 pages)
  • Bariatric Meal Pattern and Nutrient Timing handouts (3 pages)
  • Diet Progression Glance (1 page) – chart summary of go-to foods for each phase.
  • 15-min Sip Schedule Tracker (1 page)
  • Bariatric  Patient Education (1 page): summary page on the bariatric clear liquid/ full liquid diet), I provide this to patients during the hospital stay for surgery.
  • FREE Choose Your Foods Exchange List (19 pages)
  • FREE Baritastic App Patient Getting Started Guide (2 pages)
    • Estimated Bariatric Meal Pattern Nutritionals – calorie, protein, carb, and fat goals (grams/ percentage) used to set goals in tracker apps

Here are details on the following products:

Bariatric Nutrition Manual (PDF) – unbranded

The Building Blocks of a Balanced Diet – client education

  • Protein – bariatric serving size, protein sources, protein supplements chart, food list
  • Non-starchy vegetables
  • Fruit
  • Fat
  • Starch
  • Refined CHO
  • Sugar, Sweeteners, & Sugar Alcohols
  • Bariatric Plate Method
  • Bariatric Meal Pattern Example – # of servings per day of each food group and meal breakdown
  • Cooking Basics – tips & tricks
  • Hydration/ Caffeine
  • Supplementation for each procedure – Bypass, Sleeve, DS
  • Bariatric Supplement Brands – table with RD recommendations within each brand to meet minimal clinical dosage per ASMBS guidelines
  • Potential nutritional implications per procedure

Pre/Post Op Bariatric Diet Progression Protocols & Timeline – w/ nutritional guidelines and reminders

  • Timeline of diet progression tracker with date entry when a client will progress to next phase
  • Pre-Op diet protocol
  • Clear Liquid protocol
  • Modified Full Liquid protocol
  • Pureed protocol
  • Soft, high-protein food protocol
  • Bariatric regular diet protocol
  • Snack ideas
  • Key nutritional guidelines to remember checklist
  • Common nutrition FAQ

Additional Resources

  • Potential problems and suggested solutions
  • Tips to Pace Yourself
  • Tips when hitting a weight loss plateau
  • Where to buy supplements
  • How to read a nutrition label
  • Helpful websites and apps

Trackers

  • Nutrition appointment reminders
  • GOAL worksheet
  • Lifestyle bariatric guidelines tracker
  • Blank Meal Pattern Template
  • Weight trackers
  • Food journals – daily, weekly, and chart form

Meal Pattern and Nutrient Timing Schedule

Provide patients with a structured bariatric meal pattern that includes:

  • 6-meal breakdown (with food group and # of servings for each meal)
  • 7-meal breakdown (with food group and # of servings for each meal)
  • 3-meal breakdown w/ 2 snack periods (with food group and # of servings for each meal) – GREAT for maintenance phase after surgery recovery
  • estimated/example supplement timing schedule (for all surgeries – note, dosing and timing may vary depending on supplement brand) – patient to discuss with RD appropriate schedule/timing on an individual basis; this schedule works well with Bariatric Advantage and Bariatric Fusion supplements.
  • fluid schedule with a “30-minute Rule” – no fluid 30-min prior, during, or after meals; aiming for ~64 fl oz daily
  • reminders: protein first, chew slowly/thoroughly, etc
  • to-do list: water intake, supplements, etc

ADD to your cart: *FREE* Bariatric Nutrition Assessment Forms 

 

Great for the beginner RD to use during screening and appointment sessions. These templates can also be used as a guideline to create a “smart phrase” in EPIC to create a charting note template. Included are THREE free assessment form templates:

  • Initial Assessment
  • Follow-up
  • Group

Utilize with “Ultimate Bariatric Nutrition Toolkit Bundle (PDF + Editable CANVA Templates)” in my shop!

 

 

Terms and Conditions

This document is to be used as a tool in nutrition counselling or nutrition groups. The content is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Users are encouraged to advise their clients to always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare practitioner for questions about their health or nutritional requirements. The author is not responsible for errors, omissions or individual usage. All materials are protected under copyright and are only intended for use by the sole individual or entity who purchased the resource.

License: You may not share, sell or distribute these files to others. Printed files are permitted for use with clients in individual or group sessions only. By purchasing and using this file, you agree to include copyright information on all pages. You may not remove copyright information.

© 2022 Lauren Kern, MS, RD, LD. Lauren Kern, MS, RD, LD maintains all rights to the designs and files.

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