Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the many exercise-relevant conditions covered in the Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) Online Course. Constituting an abnormal amount of fat (>5%) in the liver, NAFLD, also known as hepatatic steatosis, is highly correlated with obesity and can be improved with physical activity.
This Handout Includes:
Facts about NAFLD
ACSM’s exercise recommendations for those with NAFLD
Common barriers to physical activity for these individuals
Benefits of exercise for those with NAFLD
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