Inae Jeong

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4. Discussion The incidence of NAFLD and obesity and their associated complications are on the rise. NAFLD is closely related to obesity, and although the relationship between obesity and NAFLD is still unknown, NAFLD occurs as a complication of obesity [27]. The development of obesity is associated with the classic Western diet, which is known for its high saturated fat and sugar contents [28].