Question

A 55-year-old man with obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has persistently elevated ALT and ultrasound evidence of hepatic steatosis without cirrhosis. According to Australian liver disease guidance, what is the MOST effective intervention to improve his liver histology?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss of at least 7-10% of body weight through diet and exercise

Answer

High-protein diet without weight loss

Answer

Routine use of high-dose vitamin E in all patients

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Immediate liver transplantation

Answer

Alcohol abstinence only

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has persistently elevated ALT and ultrasound evidence of hepatic steatosis without cirrhosis. According to Australian liver disease guidance, what is the MOST effective intervention to improve his liver histology?