Relationship of sitting time and physical activity with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Physical activity is well-recognized to reduce the incidence and mortality of various chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke and several types of cancer [1–3]. More than one half of the average person’s waking day involves sedentary activities associated with prolonged sitting such as watching TV and using the computer [4]. Recently, the deleterious effects of sedentary behavior regardless of additional physical activity have received a great deal of attention [5–8].

Source: Journal of Hepatology - September 14, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Seungho Ryu, Yoosoo Chang, Hyun-Suk Jung, Kyung Eun Yun, Min-Jung Kwon, Yuni Choi, Chan-Won Kim, Juhee Cho, Byung-Seong Suh, Yong Kyun Cho, Eun Chul Chung, Hocheol Shin, Yeon Soo Kim Tags: Research Article Source Type: research