Question

A 65-year-old man with obesity and metabolic syndrome is diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) after ultrasound. LFTs show mild transaminitis. What is the most important management strategy?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss through diet and exercise aiming for ≥7-10% reduction

Answer

High-protein diet

Answer

Routine liver biopsy and steroids

Answer

Start prophylactic antibiotics

Answer

Immediate listing for transplant

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with obesity and metabolic syndrome is diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) after ultrasound. LFTs show mild transaminitis. What is the most important management strategy?