Placebo comparator (SOC arm)
The SOC group will receive 80% of the standard calories (1200–1500 kcal/day or reducing 500–1000 kcal/day from standard calories). They will receive individualized guidance from a hepatologist on how to choose a healthy diet, reduce the intake of sweets and saturated fatty acids, increase sources of unsaturated fat, avoid large portions, and regularly eat three meals per day. Sample meal plans by calorie intake are presented in 