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NAFLD

The role of exercise in treating NAFLD

Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology volume 9, pages 368–370 (2012)Cite this article

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The prevalence of NAFLD continues to increase in conjunction with sedentary lifestyles and nutrient-poor, calorie-rich diets. Given the recognized risks associated with NAFLD, effective interventions for prevention and treatment of this disease are needed. Increased exercise duration and intensity has been evaluated as an important therapeutic intervention.

“...we should advocate frequent exercise ... as a desirable component in NAFLD treatment”

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  1. Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, 622 West 168th Street, PH 17-705F, New York, 10032, NY, USA

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Reynoso, E., Lavine, J. The role of exercise in treating NAFLD. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 9, 368–370 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2012.98

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