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NICE guidelines recommend: Weight loss : A 710% reduction in body weight can significantly reduce liver fat and inflammation in overweight or obese individuals Dietary modifications : Following a Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats whilst limiting refined carbohydrates and saturated fats Regular physical activity : At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise weekly, combined with resistance training, in line with UK Chief Medical Officers' guidelines Alcohol : The UK Chief Medical Officers advise that to keep health risks from alcohol low, it is safest not to drink more than 14 units per week on a regular basis

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Hepatology (2010) 51:197987.10.1002/hep.23593 24 HamabeAUtoHImamuraYKusanoKMawatariSKumagaiKet alImpact of cigarette smoking on onset of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease over a 10-year period