Betsy is excessively concerned that she is becoming fat and restricts her eating to avoid such a consequence. she weighs approximately 20% less than normal body weight given her height. at times, she will sit down with her family and eat a full meal, but immediately afterward takes several laxatives. betsy most likely

In general, why does a tall person have a higher basal metabolic rate than a shorter person of the same weight? a. shorter people have more skin surface area and lose heat more rapidly than a taller person. b. tall people are more active than shorter people. c. taller people have more skin surface area and lose heat more rapidly than a shorter person. d. taller people eat more protein, which takes more energy to digest. e. shorter people eat less than tall people.