When a normal, healthy adult consumes twice as much protein as he requires, his nitrogen output will:

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When a person consumes more protein than needed, the body uses what it requires for repair and growth, and the excess amino acids are deaminated. The nitrogen from the amino acids is converted into urea and excreted in the urine. This process keeps the nitrogen output equal to the nitrogen intake, maintaining nitrogen balance in a healthy adult.

When a Normal, Healthy Adult Consumes Twice as Much Protein