The effect of a Mediterranean diet < em > vs. < /em > a low-fat diet on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children: a randomized trial

This study demonstrated that a decrease in hepatic steatosis and an improvement in insulin sensitivity can be achieved with both a Mediterranean Diet and a low-fat diet over 12 weeks, with no significant decrease in the energy required for growth, in children with NAFLD.PMID:34565261 | DOI:10.1080/09637486.2021.1979478

Source: International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition - September 27, 2021 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ulas Emre Akbulut Ishak Abdurrahman Isik Atike Atalay Ali Eraslan Emin Durmus Sinem Turkmen Aziz Selcuk Yurttas Source Type: research