Medical Nutrition Therapy For Various Disease States Practice Test

For NAFLD, what is the recommended weight loss target to reduce liver fat and inflammation?

5-10% weight loss 20-30% weight loss 0% weight loss 15-25% weight loss

Correct Answer:

5-10% weight loss

Explanation:

Weight loss reduces fat in the liver and dampens inflammatory processes in NAFLD, and the target that's most effective and achievable is about 5-10% of body weight. This level of weight loss lowers the influx of fatty acids to the liver, improves insulin sensitivity, and decreases inflammatory signals, leading to a meaningful reduction in liver fat and inflammation. While larger losses (like 15-25% or 20-30%) can offer additional benefits, they are harder to achieve and sustain for most patients, and 0% weight loss would not yield these improvements.

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