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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

  • Dysgeusia
  • Gastrectomy
  • Smell
  • Taste
  • Weight Loss

October 2025 (B): Influence of taste and smell perception on weight loss induced by sleeve gastrectomy and its association with gut microbiota

Describe the impact of sleeve gastrectomy on taste and smell perception. Explain how changes in sensory perception may influence dietary behavior and weight loss. Discuss the potential role of gut microbiota in modulating taste and smell after bariatric surgery. Evaluate the implications of altered taste pleasantness on long-term nutritional outcomes.

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 credit

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 point

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No
  • Journal-based
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • MOC · Up to 1 point
  • Fee · varies
  • Released
    Oct 1, 2025
  • Last day to claim credit
    Oct 2, 2028 2 years left