Jacob is a healthy,active 14-year-old boy.Recently,he began to experience a growth spurt.Based on this information,his body is in ________ nitrogen balance.

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During a growth spurt, the body requires more nitrogen to build new tissues and muscles. If the body is in positive nitrogen balance, it means that the intake of nitrogen is greater than the excretion, indicating that the body is retaining nitrogen for growth and repair purposes. Therefore, option A) positive is the correct answer.

Jacob Is a Healthy,active 14-Year-Old Boy