You would expect that a child who is growing to be in _____ nitrogen balance.

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A child who is growing requires additional nitrogen for tissue growth and repair. Therefore, they should be in a positive nitrogen balance, meaning they are taking in more nitrogen than they are excreting. A negative nitrogen balance occurs when there is more nitrogen loss than intake, which can lead to muscle wasting and impaired growth. A state of equilibrium or neither negative nor positive nitrogen balance is not ideal for growth and development.

You Would Expect That a Child Who Is Growing to Be