Which state, in terms of nitrogen balance, would a pregnant or nursing woman typically be in?

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During pregnancy and lactation, a woman's body requires extra protein for the growth and development of the fetus or the production of breast milk. As a result, the body is in a state of positive nitrogen balance, meaning that the intake of nitrogen (from food) is greater than the loss of nitrogen (through urine and feces).

Which State, in Terms of Nitrogen Balance, Would a Pregnant