Credentials:MHSc
Bio:Carol Clarke is a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant in Niagara-on-the-Lake, 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 wellness, cardiovascular health and healthy aging. 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.
What impact does bariatric surgery have on pregnancy outcomes and maternal nutritional status in women of childbearing age?
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Does bariatric surgery affect eating disorders or disordered eating behaviours in adults who have undergone bariatric surgery?
Is perceived social support or participation in social support interventions associated with improved outcomes in adults after bariatric surgery?
Do adults who undergo bariatric surgery have a greater long-term weight loss and weight maintenance than individuals following non-surgical interventions for weight reduction?
Does following a supervised weight loss program prior to bariatric surgery result in greater postoperative weight loss and/or improved operating procedure outcomes (e.g. operative time, complication rate, length of stay) in adults undergoing bariatric surgery?
Does participation in pre- or post-bariatric surgery behavioural management programs improve outcomes in adults post-surgery?
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Background
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