Measurement of nitrogen balance requires:

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Nitrogen balance is calculated by measuring the amount of nitrogen consumed (primarily through protein) and the amount of nitrogen excreted (primarily through urine). Therefore, an accurate 24-hour urine collection is needed to measure nitrogen excretion and determine nitrogen balance. A 24-hour feces collection would not provide accurate information about nitrogen excretion. Measurement of serum albumin is not directly related to nitrogen balance. High protein intake may affect nitrogen balance, but it is not a requirement for measuring it.

Measurement of Nitrogen Balance Requires