Credentials:MHSc, RD
Bio:Carol Clarke is a Registered Dietitian and nutrition consultant in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. She completed a BA (Administrative Studies) at the University of Western Ontario (1980), a BASc (Food & Nutrition) at Ryerson University (1994), a Dietetic Internship at The Toronto Hospital (1995) and a MHSc (Nutrition Communication) at Ryerson University (2013). Carol has worked in many areas of clinical practice in hospitals and primary care. She has a particular interest in cardiovascular health and obesity. Her current focus is on program development for public and health professional education, group presentations and workshops, and writing and reviewing. She has contributed to several PEN® knowledge pathways.
Do morbidly obese adults who undergo bariatric surgery have a greater total/sustained weight loss than individuals following non-surgical interventions for weight reduction?
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Does exercise following bariatric surgery result in greater weight loss than bariatric surgery alone?
Is social support associated with greater weight loss maintenance after bariatric surgery?
In the morbidly obese adult population, does bariatric surgery compared to non-surgical interventions for weight reduction, result in a higher prevalence of eating disorders?
Does bariatric surgery impact pregnancy outcomes in women of childbearing age?
Do adults with mild to moderate obesity who undergo bariatric surgery have a greater total/sustained weight loss than individuals following non-surgical interventions for weight reduction?
Does pre-operative weight loss result in greater postoperative weight loss and improved operating procedure outcomes (e.g. operative time, complication rate, length of stay) in adults undergoing bariatric surgery?
Do adults who participate in post-bariatric surgery behavioural management programs achieve greater weight loss?
Healthy Weight/Obesity - Bariatric Surgery Background
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Healthy Weight/Obesity Background