A 68-year-old man with BMI 33 and MASLD has normal LFTs. What lifestyle target is associated with histologic improvement?...

Question

A 68-year-old man with BMI 33 and MASLD has normal LFTs. What lifestyle target is associated with histologic improvement?

Accepted Answer

≥5% weight loss for steatosis; ≥7-10% for NASH and fibrosis improvement

Answer

Any weight loss is sufficient

Answer

≥3% body weight

Answer

Only diet quality matters, not quantity

Answer

Exercise without weight loss has no role

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): MASLD (Lifestyle Targets)