[PHNUTR-L] Higher Intake of Soft Drinks and Meat May Increase Risk for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

[Kathrynne Holden]

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	Higher Intake of Soft Drinks and Meat May Increase Risk for 
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Reference: 	"Long term nutritional intake and the risk for non-alcoholic 
fatty liver disease (NAFLD): A population based study," Zelber-Sagi S, 
Oren R, et al, J Hepatol, 2007 Aug 14; [Epub ahead of print]. (Address: 
The Liver Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Tel Aviv Sourasky 
Medical Center, Tel Aviv 64239, Israel. E-mail: roren at tasmc.health.gov.il ).

Summary: 	In a population-based study involving 349 volunteers (male = 
52.7%, mean age = 50.7 years, primary non-alcoholic fatty liver disease 
(NAFLD) = 30.9%), results indicate that higher intake of soft drinks and 
meat may be associated with an increased risk of NAFLD. Diet information 
was gathered using a semi-quantitative food-frequency questionnaire. The 
subjects with NAFLD consumed almost twice the amount of soft drinks, 27% 
more meat, and somewhat less fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, than 
subjects without NAFLD. Additionally, after adjusting for age, gender, 
BMI and total calories, the intake of soft drinks was associated with a 
45% increased risk for NAFLD. Similarly, meat consumption was associated 
with a 37% increased risk of NAFLD. Thus, the results of this study 
suggest that higher consumption of soft drinks and meat may increase the 
risk for NAFLD.
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