When the amount of water consumed in foods and beverages plus the amount which is produced as metabolic water is equal to the amount excreted through urine, stool, skin, sweat, and water vapor, the body is in
A) positive water balance. B) water balance.
C) negative water balance. D) balance.
Answer: B
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