An individual who consumes about one half his or her protein requirement (EAR) will probably be
a. in nitrogen equilibrium.
b. in positive nitrogen balance.
c. in negative nitrogen balance.
d. meeting the RDA for protein
Answer: c. in negative nitrogen balance.
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