Waist circumference is a mediator of dietary pattern in Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

ABSTRACT: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an example of pathological fat accumulation in the liver and one of the major health conditions in the world. This study aimed to examine the independent role of dietary patterns in the development of NAFLD. In a cross-sectional study, 1500 individuals referred to a nutrition clinic were randomly selected, their demographic, anthropometric and blood metabolic indices were obtained, and food frequency questionnaires were completed for them. Liver stiffness was calculated using the NAFLD score formula and fibroscan. The two dominant dietary patterns identified were the "healthy" and "unhealthy dietary patterns". A significant percentage of those with NAFLD (45%) were in the upper quartile of the unhealthy model; however, only 10% had the healthy pattern (p?

SUBMITTER: Ghaemi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5859081 | biostudies-other | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other