If an obese postmenopausal woman who does not drink alcohol develops fatty liver disease and wants to avoid progression to cirrhosis or liver cancer, the best recommendation is to
a. decrease intake of saturated fats.
b. decrease intake of carbohydrate.
c. lose 3 to 4 lb per week.
d. lose 1 to 2 lb per week.
Answer: d. lose 1 to 2 lb per week.
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