The skinny on fatty liver disease: Rates continue to rise, but there are ways to protect yourself and even reverse the effects of this dangerous disorder.

FATTY liver -- Diagnosis; FATTY liver prevention; FATTY liver -- Risk factors; DIET; FATTY liver; LIVER diseases; LIVER function tests

The article explores the rising rate of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the U.S. According to statistics, 25 percent of U.S. adults have NAFLD. Symptoms of this condition are indicated, including fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, weight loss and abdominal pain. Weight loss through exercise and diet is identified as the best way to reduce or prevent further fatty buildup in the liver.