The waist link
MASLD tracks visceral fat closely. Waist-to-height ratio above 0.6 puts liver risk clearly on the table.
What moves the needle
Sustained 500 kcal/day deficit, strength training, reduced added sugar and alcohol.
Fatty Liver and Metabolic Health
April 20, 2026
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD, now called MASLD) affects roughly 1 in 3 adults. Losing 7–10% of body weight can reverse it in most cases.
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