Guest guest Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 We generally recommend 100-130 g/day once they are tolerating foods well and eating “normally”. Of course we recommend that these are complex carbs and not simple. You have to have at least this amount for optimal brain function from what I recall…. K. Mackie, MS, RD, LDN Southeast Bariatrics, P.A. 2300-A Randolph Road Charlotte, NC 28207 (704) 347-4144 x 214 hkennedy@... www.southeastbariatrics.com From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Dana Pearson Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 4:42 PM To: Subject: CHO recommendations Does anyone know of good recommendations for CHO g/day? The reason I ask is because a patient post gastric banding wanted an exact # or range for CHO grams/day to aim for. I know they are restricting so many kcal and focus on getting the protein recommendations..so I told her to try to get at least 80-100 g CHO/day to prevent ketosis but to focus more on making sure she gets in enough protein at mealtime and eat nutrient dense/low sugar/low fat carbohydrate sources (whole grains, fruits and veggies, etc.). Any ideas/suggestions? Thanks! Dana Pearson RD, LD on Healthcare Foodservices DanaPearsonIamon Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Hello Dana, Our practices suggests the patient remain below 40 grams per day. > > Does anyone know of good recommendations for CHO g/day? The reason I ask is because a patient post gastric banding wanted an exact # or range for CHO grams/day to aim for. I know they are restricting so many kcal and focus on getting the protein recommendations..so I told her to try to get at least 80-100 g CHO/day to prevent ketosis but to focus more on making sure she gets in enough protein at mealtime and eat nutrient dense/low sugar/low fat carbohydrate sources (whole grains, fruits and veggies, etc.). Any ideas/suggestions? Thanks! > > Dana Pearson RD, LD > on Healthcare Foodservices > DanaPearson@... > > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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