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.

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.

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 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.

Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods might be riskier for younger adults' liver health — people under 50 have a nearly 30% higher chance of developing fatty liver disease compared to older adults who eat similarly.

People who eat a lot of heavily processed foods like chips, sugary snacks, and frozen meals are more likely to have fat buildup in their liver, even if they’re not overweight.