Role of Lifestyle Changes in the Management of Chronic Liver Disease
Valerio Nobili 
, Christine Carter-Kent and Ariel E Feldstein
BMC Medicine 2011, 9:70doi:10.1186/1741-7015-9-70, Christine Carter-Kent and Ariel E Feldstein | Published: | 6 June 2011 |
Abstract (provisional)
The prevalence of obesity worldwide has dramatically increased during the last three decades. With obesity comes a variety of adverse health outcomes which are grouped under the umbrella of metabolic syndrome. The liver in particular seems to be significantly impacted by fat deposition in the presence of obesity. In this article we discuss several liver conditions which are directly affected by overweight and obese status, including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic infection with hepatitis C virus and post-liver transplant status. The deleterious effects of obesity on liver disease and overall health can be significantly impacted by a culture that fosters sustained nutritional improvement and regular physical activity. Here we summarize the current evidence supporting nonpharmacological, lifestyle interventions that lead to weight reduction, improved physical activity and better nutrition as part of the management and treatment of these liver conditions.
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