Pathway Contributor: Jennifer Brown
Credentials
MSc, RD, CBE
Degree(s)
Masters of Science in Human Kinetics; Bachelors of Science in Human Nutrition; Registered Dietitian; Certified Bariatric Educator
Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments
- Steering committee member and lead author on Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines; collaborator/reviewer of the European Dietary Guideline of Obesity Management; Collaborator with the Ireland and Chilean Adaptation CPG project (MNT)
- Coordinator of the Canadian Obesity Advocacy Network; Canadian Representative for Global Guidance Committee of the Obesity Policy Engagement Network
- Past recipient of the DC Member Recognition Award: Association Catalyst
Practice Focus
Obesity (endocrinological disease not weight); bariatric surgery; appetite and weight regulation; weight stigma; obesity care advocacy
Contributions
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Is perceived social support or participation in social support interventions associated with improved outcomes in adults after bariatric surgery?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Does participation in pre- or post-bariatric surgery behavioural management programs improve outcomes in adults post-surgery?
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Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery BackgroundView resource
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Weight Stigma BackgroundView resource
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Physiology of Body Weight, Weight Gain and Adipose Tissue BackgroundView resource
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Which postoperative eating behaviours are associated with greater weight loss and longer-term weight maintenance in adults who have undergone bariatric surgery?
Role: Reviewer
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What are the risks of preoperative malnutrition (including micronutrient deficiency) in adults scheduled to undergo bariatric surgery, and how can nutritional status be optimized to minimize these risks?
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Do probiotics affect body composition or other outcomes (e.g. quality of life, metabolic outcomes, gastrointestinal symptoms, body composition) in adults who have undergone bariatric surgery?
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What nutritional recommendations should be followed for adults in the first few weeks following bariatric surgery?
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What is the recommended nutritional management for common side-effects of bariatric surgery (e.g. diarrhea, constipation, dumping syndrome, kidney stones, decreased bone health)?
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How common is weight regain among adults after bariatric surgery and how should dietitians address post-surgery weight regain?
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Which vitamin and mineral supplements should be prescribed to adults who have undergone bariatric surgery to prevent postoperative malnutrition, and do recommendations differ based on the type of surgery?
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