The prevalence of NAFLD continues to increase in conjunction with sedentary lifestyles and nutrient-poor, calorie-rich diets. Given the recognized risks associated with NAFLD, effective interventions for prevention and treatment of this disease are needed. Increased exercise duration and intensity has been evaluated as an important therapeutic intervention.
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Reynoso, E., Lavine, J. The role of exercise in treating NAFLD. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 9, 368–370 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2012.98
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