Relação entre a obesidade infantil e doença hepática gordurosa não alcoólica

Abstract

Objective: To understand the relationship between childhood obesity and Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (DHGNA), by gathering content that expands the theme of this review. Methods: This is an integrative review, based on the PubMed and SCIELO research platform, using the descriptors "Childhood obesity" and "Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease" and "steatosis" and the Boolean operator “AND” and “OR”, with articles published from 2018 to 2024, in English, that were more relevant and current. In the total analysis, 10 articles were counted to be included as the basis of this. Results: DHGNA in children and adolescents is a complex pathogenesis, in which there are multifactorial predispositions that can alter lipid and sugar metabolism in the liver. It is underdiagnosed and children with obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, diabetes, pre-diabetes, central adiposity and dyslipidemia should be screened. Early diagnosis and management will be the only way to tackle the disease. Changing lifestyle remains the cornerstone of treatment for DHGNA. Final considerations: Long-term studies are suggested to improve diagnosis and drug intervention, in order to have greater health promotion for children and impact on adult life.