Interpretation of the truth: People who are vegetarian for a long time, malnourished and lose weight excessively may also get fatty liver. The metabolism of fat and the transportation between liver and blood need apolipoprotein as a "carrier". Malnutrition, especially when protein's intake is insufficient, the apolipoprotein in the body is not enough, and the liver cannot transport excess fat to the outside world. These fats accumulate in the liver itself, leading to fatty liver.
Source: Headline rumors
Judging experts (sorted by last name strokes):
Zhang Yu, researcher, doctor of medicine, master tutor, China Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Associate Professor, School of Journalism, China Communication University, Chen Rui.
Xue Mei, deputy director of the emergency department of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital.