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Editorial
. 2024 Apr 3;13(2):329-332.
doi: 10.21037/hbsn-23-686. Epub 2024 Mar 29.

Exercise in the management of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease-is more the answer, or is it just one piece of the puzzle?

Emily Nash  1   2 , Ken Liu  1   2   3
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Editorial

Exercise in the management of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease-is more the answer, or is it just one piece of the puzzle?

Emily Nash et al. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr. .
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Keywords: Exercise; diet; metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MAFLD); obesity; weight loss.

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Conflicts of Interest: Both authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://hbsn.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/hbsn-23-686/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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Multi-disciplinary approach to maximise benefits and reduce barriers to exercise for patients with MAFLD. BMI, body mass index; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; MAFLD, metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease.
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