Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to be in positive nitrogen balance?
A. a 29-year-old woman who is 6 months pregnant
B. a 20-year-old female who is consuming 500 calories a day
C. a 10-year-old boy recovering from severe burns
D. a 30-year-old man with a temperature of 103.7°F
Answer:A
Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to be in positive nitrogen balance?
A. a 29-year-old woman who is 6 months pregnant B. a 20-year-old female who is consuming 500 calories a day C. a 10-year-old boy recovering from severe burns D. a 30-year-old man with a temperature of 103.7°F