How is this condition typically diagnosed? Are there common presenting signs and symptoms for NAFLD? How might the markers of metabolic syndrome be related to NAFLD?
What will be an ideal response?
• Elevated AST and ALT lab results suggests liver damage/fatty accumulation
• Diagnosed after exclusion of all other causes of abnormal LFTs and results from liver ultrasound
• Dyslipidemia (primarily high triglycerides) and altered glucose values are associated with NAFLD.
• Dyslipidemia as a risk factor may be only associative with NAFLD when obesity and insulin resistance are present.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Eating a contaminated food such as undercooked poultry or unpasteurized milk might cause
A. food allergy B. food infection C. food intoxication D. botulinum reaction
Sodium should be kept at 2300 mg/day or less
a. true b. false
Is conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) considered to be effective for use as a weight-loss supplement?
A) No, the current body of research has determined that it is ineffective. B) Studies in animals were promising, but results of human studies have been inconsistent. C) Yes, the current body of research has established its safety and effectiveness. D) CLA is effective for small loss of body weight.