The Liver Meeting 2021-Part I: Managing the Epidemic of Fatty Liver from Obesity and Alcohol

Part I: Managing the Epidemic of Fatty Liver from Obesity and Alcohol

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Pediatric NAFLD, influenced by factors like maternal obesity, poses a significant risk to children, leading to long-term health issues like cardiovascular outcomes. Maternal obesity is a major risk factor for childhood NAFLD, with lasting implications on offspring health. Early detection and intervention are crucial in managing pediatric NAFLD to prevent complications like obesity, insulin resistance, and glucose intolerance. Additionally, research is needed to understand the long-term impacts of NAFLD in children and infants born with steatosis. In adults, hepatic steatosis is linked to a higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, independent of traditional risk factors. Lifestyle changes, including weight loss, exercise, and dietary modifications, are foundational in treating NAFLD, while pharmacotherapy and surgical interventions may also be beneficial. Individualized approaches focusing on weight management and optimizing metabolic risk factors are essential in effectively managing NAFLD and NASH for better patient outcomes.

Keywords

Pediatric NAFLD

maternal obesity

childhood NAFLD

cardiovascular outcomes

early detection

intervention

obesity

insulin resistance

glucose intolerance

hepatic steatosis

major adverse cardiovascular events

lifestyle changes

weight loss

exercise

dietary modifications