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J Research Health 2026, 16(1): 10-10 |
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Kianmehr M, Rafraf M, Molani-Gol R, Kianmehr M, Hosseini A. Association of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Severity with General and Central Obesity, and Physical Activity Levels in Adults. J Research Health 2026; 16 (1) :10-10
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1- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2- Nutrition Research Center, Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,rafrafm@tbzmed.ac.ir
3- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
4- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
2- Nutrition Research Center, Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,
3- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
4- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
Abstract: (19 Views)
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common chronic liver diseases worldwide. There are many risk factors associated with NAFLD, such as a sedentary lifestyle and obesity. This study aimed to investigate the association between disease severity, obesity, and physical activity level in adults with NAFLD. The participants were 280 adults with NAFLD who were selected by a gastroenterologist using the convenience sampling method. NAFLD severity was assessed by ultrasound, and the physical activity of participants was evaluated by the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Regarding NAFLD grade, 24.6% were grade 1, 63.2% were grade 2, and 12.2% were grade 3. The mean body mass index and waist circumference of the study subjects were 29.19±4.14 kg/m2 and 100.99±9.24 cm, respectively. A significant and positive relationship was observed between the degree of general obesity and the severity of NAFLD. As obesity increased, NAFLD severity also increased (p=0.045). There was a significant and inverse relationship between the level of physical activity and the grade of NAFLD (p=0.002). Considering the association between NAFLD disease grade and obesity and physical activity, it is recommended that health and educational programs be considered to promote a healthy lifestyle and physical activity to reduce the prevalence of obesity and NAFLD.
Keywords: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, General obesity, Central obesity, Physical activity, Adults
Type of Study: Short Communication |
Subject:
● Disease Control
Received: 2025/05/3 | Accepted: 2025/06/16 | Published: 2026/01/27
Received: 2025/05/3 | Accepted: 2025/06/16 | Published: 2026/01/27
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