Nutrition Interventions for Chronic Liver Diseases and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Abstract

The progressively increasing rates of obesity have led to a worldwide epidemic of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome. It is currently the most common cause of liver disease worldwide and projected to be the leading indication for liver transplantation in the United States by 2020. NAFLD is associated with both liver-related and overall mortality. Undoubtedly, nutrition interventions are key in the treatment of NAFLD, to reverse the disease, and prevent disease progression, complications, and associated comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Keywords: Diet; Lifestyle intervention; Liver cirrhosis; Liver disease; Nonalcoholic liver disease; Nutrition.