Document Type : Original research articles
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Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Home Economics, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt
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Gastroenterology and Hepatology Dep. Maadi Armed Forces Medical Complex, Military Medical Academy, Cairo , Egypt
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Nutrition and Food Science Dep., Faculty of Home Economics, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt
Abstract
Nonalcoholic Fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can be harmful to the body to varying degrees, and over a prolonged period, patients may develop steatotic cirrhosis or even develop liver cancer. The objective was to evaluate the nutritional status of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver in Tamiya General Hospital. A total of 200 participants (100 females and 100 males) were involved in this study, with a range of ages 40-55 years. Body weight and body fat were assessed. The mean value of regular food intake was estimated through a 24-hour recall for three days. Also, vital biochemical parameters were determined (i.e., albumin, total bilirubin, triglyceride, liver enzymes, cholesterol, creatinine, and hemoglobin). Results showed that the weighted excess, by the body mass index and excess of abdominal fat, was associated with NAFLD (p ≤0.05). A positive profile was found with the diet component, especially the energetic component. Females significantly had factors that caused NAFLD than the men group. Increasing the mean levels of tested biochemical parameters except for hemoglobin, albumin, and High-Density lipoprotein (HDL). For that, it could be concluded that the studied group presents a health risk situation, considering the nutritional status markers. The regular diet appeared to be inadequate, showing excess sodium, low fiber, and high caloric component intake. From that, NAFLD led to an increasing lipid profile, liver enzymes, and some kidney functions, which were linked with obesity, hyperinsulinemia, peripheral insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and high blood pressure.
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