Bernard has been suffering from a viral infection for over a week.As a result of the illness,he has a fever and has lost his appetite.Based on this information,his body is in ____ nitrogen balance.

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Bernard's loss of appetite suggests that he is not consuming enough dietary protein to meet his body's needs. As a result, his body is likely breaking down its own tissues (muscle, for example) to obtain the necessary amino acids to maintain life-sustaining functions. This net loss of protein from the body indicates that he is in a state of negative nitrogen balance.

Bernard Has Been Suffering from a Viral Infection for Over