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Table 4 Differences in metabolic parameters after dietary intervention

From: Higher BMI predicts liver fibrosis among obese children and adolescents with NAFLD - an interventional pilot study

Variable

Before Intervention

n = 17

After Intervention

n = 17

P Value

BMI Z Score

2.6±0.5

2.4±0.5

0.008

Weight (kg)

114.3±33.7

106.9±33.8

0.06

ALT (mg/dL)

61±34

42±26.4

0.002

LDL (mg/dL)

143.2±58.2

102.7±65

NS

Triglyceride (mg/dL)

147.6±68

102.2±44.4

0.001

HDL (mg/dL)

42.1±16.1

43±18.1

NS

HbA1c

5.3±0.4

5.3±0.3

NS

Glucose (mg/dL)

93.5±9.4

92.8±9.4

NS

Liver fibrosis - kPa

8.9±2.4

7.4±1.4

0.006

  1. BMI body mass index; ALT alanine transaminase; LDL low-density lipoprotein; HDL high-density lipoprotein; kPa kilopascals
  2. Values are given ± standard deviation