Association of fish and meat consumption with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease. Unhealthy dietary habit is one of major risk factors of NAFLD. However, the associations between specific types of fish and meat consumption and NAFLD remain inconclusive. We explored the associations of fish and meat consumption with NAFLD risk in middle-aged and older Chinese.

Methods

We collected information on 1,862 participants aged 50 years or older from Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study in 2009 to 2010. Fish and meat consumption was assessed using a validated food-frequency questionnaire. NAFLD was diagnosed by ultrasound. Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine the associations of fish and meat consumption with the presence of NAFLD.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Wang RZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10699064 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature