Abstract

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is closely linked to behavioral factors (sedentary lifestyle and dietary inadequacy). It is the most frequent liver disease in the world (25%), in which the deposit of hepatic fat culminates in pathological outcomes, impairing hepatic metabolism and increasing the risk of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs). In contrast to usual conduct with the use of drugs for the treatment of NAFLD, lifestyle modification programs are presented as a potential non-pharmacological strategy in the modulation of NAFLD. In a healthy and low-cost way, the practice of physical activity, physical exercises, and adequacy of diet are excellent alternatives for the prevention and treatment of NAFLD and reduction of CVDs risk factors.

Keywords:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; Cardiovascular risk; Non-communicable diseases; Diet; Physical activity; Physical exercises; Lifestyle modification program