Question

The vertical gastric sleeve surgery promotes weight loss by: A. increasing transit time through the intestine B. restricting stomach size C. restricting stomach size and reducing nutrient absorption D. reducing nutrient absorption

Answer 1

Answer:

C. restricting stomach size and reducing nutrient absorption

Explanation:

Gastric bypass is surgery that is aimed at helping you lose weight by changing how your stomach and small intestine handle the food you eat. It is usually recommended for obessed people to help them reduce weight.

Wheb the surgery is done with, your stomach will be smaller. You will feel full with less food. This is what leads to the loss of weight.

When this is done, the food you eat will no longer go into some parts of your stomach and small intestine that absorb food. This is will make your body not to get all of the calories from the food you eat.