What is the best fuel for the body? A Guide to Optimal Nutrition
                                
                                
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                                While a single gram of fat contains more than twice the energy of a gram of carbohydrates or protein, carbohydrates are the body's primary energy source. This highlights the nuanced answer to the question, **what is the best fuel for the body?**