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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 21, 2014; 20(7): 1756-1767
Published online Feb 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i7.1756
Published online Feb 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i7.1756
Dietary habits and behaviors associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Kenichiro Yasutake, Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Welfare Sciences, Nishikyushu University, Kanzaki 842-8585, Japan
Motoyuki Kohjima, Makoto Nakamuta, Department of Gastroenterology and Clinical Research Center, Kyushu Medical Center, National Hospital Organization, Fukuoka 810-8563, Japan
Kazuhiro Kotoh, Department of Hepatology and Pancreatology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
Manabu Nakashima, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
Munechika Enjoji, Health Care Center, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
Author contributions: Yasutake K and Enjoji M drafted the review; all of the authors wrote the final version.
Correspondence to: Munechika Enjoji, MD, PhD, Health Care Center, Fukuoka University, 8-19-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan. enjoji@adm.fukuoka-u.ac.jp
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Received: September 11, 2013
Revised: November 11, 2013
Accepted: December 3, 2013
Published online: February 21, 2014
Revised: November 11, 2013
Accepted: December 3, 2013
Published online: February 21, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: The onset and development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are closely associated with dietary habits and lifestyle; therefore, nutritional therapeutic approaches are required for these patients and those at risk of developing NAFLD. This article reviewed current nutritional status of NAFLD patients and the important aspects of nutritional assessment targeting treatment success.