A positive nitrogen balance would be expected in all of the following conditions EXCEPT
A) growing children.
B) pregnancy.
C) consumption of a diet with increased protein.
D) recovery from trauma or surgery.

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A positive nitrogen balance means that more nitrogen is being retained in the body than is being excreted, indicating a net gain of protein in the body. Conditions that promote tissue growth and repair, such as growing children, pregnancy, and recovery from trauma or surgery, typically result in a positive nitrogen balance. Consumption of a diet with increased protein would also promote a positive nitrogen balance. Therefore, the exception would be choice C, consumption of a diet with decreased protein.

A Positive Nitrogen Balance Would Be Expected in All of the Following