Gastrointestinal System - Gallbladder Disease

Pathway Contributor: Dawna Royall

Credentials:
FDC, MSc, RD

Bio:
Dawna Royall is a Senior Evidence Analyst for PEN® and is the Editor of the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. She is also a contract research consultant for the University of Guelph with research interests that focus on improving the effectiveness of nutrition services in primary care. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition at the University of Manitoba, a Dietetic Internship at Kingston General Hospital and an MSc in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. She has worked as a clinical dietitian and a research coordinator.

Contributions:

• What dietary factors reduce the risk of gallbladder disease?  

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• What level of fat restriction is required before surgery for people with gallbladder disease?  

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• Is a fat-restricted diet needed for individuals with gallbladder disease after surgery?  

  Role: Author

• Gastrointestinal Disease - Gallbladder Disease Background

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  Role: Reviewer