Patient's question:
My boyfriend has developed mild fatty liver, and he's about to get divorced. With this happening, I'm hoping for the best for him, so I wanted to ask how one should pay attention to their diet after being diagnosed with fatty liver. Are there any good dietary therapies?Doctor's answer:
(1) Control calorie intake to promote the hydrolysis and consumption of fat within liver cells. Obese individuals should gradually reduce their diet to bring their weight down to the standard weight range. Based on standard weight, each kilogram of body weight can be provided with 84 to 105 kilojoules (20 to 25 kilocalories) of energy. Standard weight (kg) = height (cm) - 105 (or 100); for males over 165 cm, subtract 105, while for females and males under 165 cm, subtract 100.(2) Influence the intake of fat and carbohydrates. Based on standard weight, each kilogram of body weight can be provided with 0.5 to 0.8 grams of fat, preferably using vegetable oils or foods rich in long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, such as fish. Carbohydrates can be provided at 2 to 4 grams per kilogram of body weight per day, with excessive sugar intake being avoided.