Victoria is 92 years of age.Recently,she experienced a viral infection that has made her weak and lose interest in eating.Based on this information,Victoria is in ________.

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Victoria's loss of interest in eating and weakness suggest that she is in negative nitrogen balance, meaning that her body is breaking down more proteins than it is synthesizing. This can occur with illness or malnutrition. The other answer choices are not applicable to Victoria's situation.

Victoria Is 92 Years of Age