Effect of Modified Time-restricted Feeding in Preventing Progression of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).

Effect of Modified Time-restricted Feeding in Preventing Progression of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).

The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of modified time-restricted feeding and conventional dietary approaches in motivated obese fatty liver patients on biochemical markers, imaging studies, and anthropometric measurements.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Motivated obese fatty liver patients aged 8 -18yrs with ALT >80

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with metabolic disorders,
• On certain medications (i.e., amiodarone, corticosteroids, methotrexate, select antipsychotics /antidepressants, HAART, valproic acid),
• Kwashiorkor
• Alcohol abuse,
• Rapid surgical weight loss,
• History of parenteral nutrition and
• Hepatitis C.