ArticleCureus2026
Diet Quality as an Associated Factor for Liver Function Enzyme Abnormalities Among Women of Reproductive Age.
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Background Elevated liver enzymes, such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), are early indicators of liver dysfunction in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The prevalence of NAFLD is increasing in Bangladesh, with studies indicating a higher prevalence among women. Additionally, rapid dietary transitions toward energy-dense foods rich in fat and sugar have contributed to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to investigate the association between dietary intake, diet quality indicators, and elevated liver enzymes (ALT and AST) among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 240 women of reproductive age (15-49 years) randomly selected from community households in three selected districts of Bangladesh. Anthropometric and socioeconomic data were collected using standardized tools. Dietary intake was assessed using a single 24-hour dietary recall method and a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). Three complementary indices were applied to evaluate diet quality: Dietary Diversity (DD), Food Consumption Score (FCS), and the Bangladesh Healthy Eating Index (BD_HEI). The participant's blood was collected after overnight fasting. Serum ALT and AST levels were measured using a biochemical analyzer, and elevations in liver enzymes were defined according to standard clinical cut-off values. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed using STATA version 15.1 (Stata Corp LLC, College Station, TX, USA). Results Among the 240 participants, 69 (28.7%) exhibited elevated ALT and/or AST levels, while 171 (71.3%) had normal values. Participants with elevated liver enzymes had higher intake of saturated fat (5.89 vs. 4.41 g, IQR: (3.84-9.63 vs. 2.98-7.15),
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