Category Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty Liver Disease, Obesity

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

1 in 5 children in America are obese Obese children are at a higher risk of having: Type 2 diabetes Heart disease High blood pressure Fatty Liver Disease Sleep Apnea Joint problems Asthma Low self-esteem Bullying Depression Addressing Obesity Starts…

Mona Dave
September 26, 2018

Fatty Liver Disease, Gastroenterology, Nutrition

About Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty liver disease in children, known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a slow process that occurs over time as fat accumulates in the liver. Initially, children have fat build up in the liver, and over time the excess fat…

Mona Dave
June 26, 2017