The Underrated Champion: What is the most important yet often neglected nutrient?
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institutes of Health, most people consume only about half the recommended daily amount of fiber. In the world of Nutrition Diet, this shortfall is significant, leading many to ask: **what is the most important yet often neglected nutrient**? This often-overlooked carbohydrate is a critical component for long-term health, despite its relative obscurity.