Resumo (EN)
Objective – To evaluate the feeding of patients who underwent reductive gastroplasty after 3 months postoperatively. Methods – This is a cross-sectional analytical study, which was performed in a private clinic in Taguatinga Sul/DF, the sample was composed of adult patients of both sexes. A dietary record or diary was used to evaluate the diet, which was used to quantify all foods and beverages of patients ingested on three nonconsecutive days. A questionnaire was also used to know about the possible use of supplements such as vitamins, minerals and other products. Results – The sample consisted of 20 patients who underwent reductive gastroplasty in the Federal District, aged between 40 and 55 years of both sexes, with the highest prevalence of surgery in women (85%) and the majority of patients evaluated had more than 12 months of PO All intakes of macronutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids and proteins and micronutrient intake were inadequate for Calcium, Retinol, Iron and Thiamine (B1), only Vitamin C presented 100% adequacy when compared with recommendations. Conclusion – With the present study it can be concluded that bariatric surgery is an effective treatment against obesity, thus contributing to the improvement of the diseases associated. It is important that the nutritionist knows the main deficiencies that occur after this procedure, in order to offer a nutritional treatment directed to each patient.