If Chinese adults eat a lot of added sugar, they’re more likely to develop fatty liver disease — especially if they’re in the top group of sugar eaters, who have an 18% higher risk than those who eat the least.

Even if Chinese adults don’t eat a lot of added sugar, the more they consume, the higher their chances of developing fatty liver disease — so even moderate amounts might not be safe for this group.

Drinking more sugary drinks like soda might raise your risk of fatty liver disease by 20% if you're a Chinese adult, but eating sugar in solid foods doesn't seem to have the same effect — so how sugary stuff is delivered could matter for your liver.

If Chinese adults eat just 5 more grams of added sugar every day — like a little extra in their drinks or snacks — they may have a slightly higher chance of getting fatty liver disease over time.

Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods, like packaged snacks and sugary drinks, might increase your chances of developing fatty liver disease by 22% compared to people who eat very little of these foods.

Eating more ultra-processed foods — like packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and ready meals — is linked to a higher chance of developing fatty liver disease, even if you account for other habits like exercise or overall diet.