Fatty liver disease affects nearly 20% of the Canadian population. It is an abnormal buildup of triglycerides (a lipid) in liver cells. Although fatty liver disease does not cause many symptoms, it is important to address it by changing certain lifestyle habits, in order to prevent it from progressing into other more advanced liver diseases, such as fibrosis and cirrhosis.<\/p>\n
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Treatment of fatty liver disease involves controlling or eliminating its cause. An unhealthy diet, higher body weight, and other health conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol can all contribute to fatty liver disease and therefore represent treatment targets.<\/p>\n
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A nutrition assessment can help you identify which eating habits might be contributing to your fatty liver disease and other associated conditions such as diabetes and high cholesterol. Your registered dietitian will be able to help you establish a personalized action plan, which will address the causes of your liver disease, in order to reduce the fat content of your liver. These healthcare professionals have the knowledge and skills to help you adopt healthier eating habits, and support you throughout the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":30235,"parent":17205,"menu_order":1,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18183","services","type-services","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n