Inadequate Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Are Independent Predictors of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Donghee KimLuis Miguel Vazquez-MontesinoAndrew A LiGeorge Cholankeril Andrew A Li

Published in: Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) (2020)

Sedentary behavior emerged as an independent predictor of NAFLD. Overall compliance with the PA Guidelines was lower in the cohort with NAFLD, with sex- and ethnicity-based differences. Implementation of these observations in clinical practice may improve our understanding as well as clinical outcomes.

Keyphrases

clinical practice
physical activity
primary care
healthcare
body mass index
quality improvement
liver fibrosis
depressive symptoms