Baseline subject characteristics between subjects with and without NAFLD (n = 797).

1 Group difference by independent t test for continuous variables and chi-squared or Fisher exact test for categorical variables unless otherwise stated2 Group difference by ANCOVA for continuous variables and logistic regression for categorical variables unless otherwise stated3 Mean ± SD or median (interquarter range) (all such values) unless otherwise stated4 Group difference by nonparametric Mann-Whiney U test5 International Diabetes Federation criteria for metabolic syndrome [38]BMI, body mass index; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; DM, diabetes mellitus; DQI-I, Diet Quality Index-International; MDS, Mediterranean Diet Score; NAFLD, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; SBP, systolic blood pressure; WC, waist circumferenceBaseline subject characteristics between subjects with and without NAFLD (n = 797).