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The document discusses nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children. It notes that NAFLD prevalence is growing exponentially and parallels rising childhood obesity. The disease ranges from simple steatosis to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis. NAFLD is associated with abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, and features of metabolic syndrome. In genetically susceptible children, overconsumption of saturated fats and sugars can lead to insulin resistance and liver fat accumulation, espe

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