Lampignano, Luisa, Donghia, Rossella, Sila, Annamaria, Bortone, Ilaria, Tatoli, Rossella, De Nucci, Sara, Castellana, Fabio, Zupo, Roberta, Tirelli, Sarah, Giannoccaro, Viviana et al (show 7 more authors)
(2022)
Mediterranean Diet and Fatty Liver Risk in a Population of Overweight Older Italians: A Propensity Score-Matched Case-Cohort Study.
NUTRIENTS, 14 (2).
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Abstract
Hepatic steatosis, often known as fatty liver, is the most common hepatic disease in Western countries. The latest guidelines for the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease emphasize lifestyle measures, such as changing unhealthy eating patterns. Using a propensity score-matching approach, this study investigated the effect of adhering to a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) on fatty liver risk in an older population (≥65 years) from Southern Italy. We recruited 1.403 subjects (53.6% men, ≥65 years) who completed a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and underwent clinical assessment between 2015 and 2018. For the assessment of the liver fat content, we applied the Fatty Liver Index (FLI). To evaluate the treatment effect of the MedDiet, propensity score matching was performed on patients with and without FLI > 60. After propensity score-matching with the MedDiet pattern as treatment, we found a higher consumption of red meat (<i>p</i> = 0.04) and wine (<i>p</i> = 0.04) in subjects with FLI > 60. Based on the FLI, the inverse association shown between adherence to the MedDiet and the risk of hepatic steatosis shows that the MedDiet can help to prevent hepatic steatosis. Consuming less red and processed meat, as well as alcoholic beverages, may be part of these healthy lifestyle recommendations.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | NAFLD, Mediterranean diet, older, alcohol, meat, liver, fatty liver index (FLI) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Oct 2023 12:53 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jan 2024 18:24 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/nu14020258 |
| Open Access URL: | https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14020258 |
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| URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3173547 |
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