Figure 2.

Univariate (A) and multivariable (B) association between changes in meat consumption during follow-up and new-onset or persistent NAFLD (as determined by either liver US or CAP). The multivariable analysis model was adjusted for baseline age (years), gender, BMI (Kg/m²), energy (Kcal), protein (% total Kcal), and cholesterol intake (mg/day). Consistent low consumption: consumption below the gender-specific medians at both the baseline and follow-up evaluations (N total in the category = 102/105 for total or red and/or processed meat, respectively). Decreased: consumption above the gender-specific median at the baseline survey and below the gender-specific median at the follow-up evaluation (N total in the category = 53/55 for total or red and/or processed meat, respectively). Increased: consumption below the gender-specific median at the baseline survey and above the gender-specific median at the follow-up evaluation (N total in the category = 58/54 for total or red and/or processed meat, respectively). Consistent high consumption: consumption above the gender-specific median at both the baseline and follow-up evaluations (N total in the category = 103/102 for total or red and/or processed meat, respectively). Abbreviations: NAFLD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; CI, confidence interval; d, day.