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.
A. activated
B. negative
C. inverted
D. positive
Answer: D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Glutamine is a dispensable amino acid under normal conditions but a(n) __________ amino acid under the physiological stress imposed by endurance exercise
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. Body composition b. Basal metabolic rate c. Physical activity level d. Adaptive thermogenesis e. Usual caloric intake