| ALT | alanine aminotransferase |
| AST | aspartate aminotransferase |
| CVD | cardiovascular disease |
| er | energy-restricted |
| FA | fatty acids |
| FFQ | food frequency questionnaire |
| FLI | fatty liver Index |
| GGT | gamma-glutamyl transferase |
| HbA1c | glycated hemoglobin |
| HDL-c | high-density lipoprotein cholesterol |
| HSI | hepatic steatosis index |
| LOCF | last observation carried forward |
| MedDiet | Mediterranean diet |
| MetS | metabolic syndrome |
| NAFLD | non-alcoholic fatty liver disease |
| PA | physical activity |
| PREDIMED-Plus | PREvención con DIeta MEDiterránea Plus |
| SB | sedentary behavior |
| SSB | sugar-sweetened beverages |
| TCLSIH | Tianjin Chronic Low-grade Systemic Inflammation and Health Cohort Study |
| UPF | ultra-processed foods |