Quiz on the ASMBS guidelines
OK, I said there might be a test later. Here it is!
1. How much iron does the ASMBS say men should take a day?
2. How much iron do menstruating women need?
3. What type of calcium is recommended by the ASMBS?
4. The ASMBS specifically recommends selecting a multivitamin with selenium and which other mineral(s)?
5. When does the ASMBS say we should start taking our multivitamins?
6. When do they say we should start taking our calcium?
And, the essay question: if you read the guidelines, what’s something new you learned that surprised you?
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
2. 54mg
3. Calcium Citrate
4. no clue but I know my vitamins cover it all the celebrate complete vitamins :)
5. Day after release from hospital
6. Day after release from hospital - up to a month
Kelly I actually forewarded your post to my RD...so we have something to talk about when i go and see her on monday..
HW: 326 SW: 312 GW:140
2. 36mg (18mg x 200%) plus addl 18-27mg - 50-100 mg GOAL
3. Citrate
4. Zinc (mineral) plus folic acid (vitamin)
5. Day one after discharge
6. Day one after disharge or within one month of surgery
I have read them well many times to try and understand why my surgeon, the President of the ASMBS, thinks Flintstones are okay :) No answer yet on that one!
1. How much iron does the ASMBS say men should take a day?
36 mg/d
2. How much iron do menstruating women need?
50-100 mg/d
3. What type of calcium is recommended by the ASMBS?
Calcium citrate with Vit D3
4. The ASMBS specifically recommends selecting a multivitamin with selenium and which other mineral(s)?
Iron, zinc and folic acid
5. When does the ASMBS say we should start taking our multivitamins?
Begin on day 1 after hospital discharge
6. When do they say we should start taking our calcium?
Can begin on day 1 after hospital discharge or within 1 month of surgery
And, the essay question: if you read the guidelines, what’s something new you learned that surprised you?
That some of the medications I have been taking for several years may have been contributing to my Vit b12 deficiency...I guess I need to pay more attention to potential side effects of the meds I am on! Also I feel I have a much better overall understanding of the importance of taking the right kinds of vitamin supplements and how they are related to keeping the body functioning optimally.
