✅ Answer Key for Fatty Liver Disease Assessment
True – Fatty liver disease happens when extra fat builds up in the liver.
False – People who do not drink alcohol can also get fatty liver disease. It’s called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
True – Healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains are good for your liver.
True – The liver has many jobs, including cleaning the blood and storing energy.
False – Many people don’t feel sick at all in the early stages of fatty liver disease.
True – Even a small weight loss (5–10% of your body weight) can help your liver.
False – People with any type of fatty liver disease should avoid alcohol. It can make the liver worse.
True – Greasy, fried, and sugary foods should be avoided to protect your liver.
True – Exercise helps burn fat and can reduce liver fat over time.
False – Sitting too much can be harmful. Staying active helps manage the disease.
True – Some medicines and herbal products can hurt the liver. Always ask your doctor first.
True – Regular check-ups help your doctor see if the liver is getting better or worse.
True – Swelling in the belly or legs may be a sign that the liver is not working well.
True – Constant tiredness or pain in your belly may mean the disease is getting worse and should be reported.
False – Throwing up blood is an emergency. Call 911 or go to the hospital right away.
True – Yellow skin or eyes (called jaundice) can mean serious liver damage.
False – Soda is full of sugar and can make fatty liver disease worse.
False – Fast food is usually high in fat and sugar, and is not healthy for the liver.
True – A healthy diet and exercise can slow or reverse fatty liver disease.
True – Sudden belly pain or passing out is serious and you should call 911 or go to the ER.