Fig. 3.

Lifestyle management algorithm for MASLD. Note: Behavioural therapy includes: self-monitoring, clinicians providing affected individuals with self-efficacy and motivation, setting realistic negotiable goals, and overcoming barriers. Examples of unprocessed/minimally processed foods: vegetables, fruits (not juice), low-fat dairy, nuts, olive oil, legumes, unprocessed fish and poultry. Overweight/obesity: Overweight: BMI of 25–29.9 kg/m² (non-Asian) or 23–24.9 (Asian), Obesity: ≥30 kg/m² (non-Asian) ≥25 kg/m² (Asian). Class II obesity: BMI ≥35 kg/m² (non-Asian) or BMI ≥30 kg/m² (Asian). Normal weight: BMI<25 kg/m² (non-Asian) or <23 kg/m² (Asian). BMI, body-mass index; HCC, hepatocellular carcinoma; MASH, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis; MASLD, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease; T2D, type 2 diabetes.