Which condition is most likely to produce negative nitrogen balance?
A)the third trimester of pregnancy
B)growth following puberty
C)an individual starting an resistance exercise training
D)an elderly person bed ridden because of a hip fracture
E)recovery from a fever

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An elderly person who is bedridden because of a hip fracture would have limited mobility and may not be able to intake enough protein through their diet, leading to nitrogen loss and a negative nitrogen balance.

Which Condition Is Most Likely to Produce Negative Nitrogen Balance