Roberta is 25 years of age,healthy,and pregnant.Based on this information,her body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

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Pregnant women require an increased amount of protein to support fetal growth and development. In a positive nitrogen balance, the body is synthesizing more protein (anabolic state) than it is breaking down, indicating adequate protein intake. Therefore, based on the given information, Roberta's body is likely in a positive nitrogen balance.

Roberta Is 25 Years of Age,healthy,and Pregnant