Which is the primary nutrient: water, carbohydrates, or protein?
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Over 60% of the human body is water, making it the most abundant and arguably the most immediate priority for survival, with a person able to survive only days without it. Yet, our bodies require six essential nutrient classes to function, leading to questions about which is the primary nutrient among the key macronutrients like carbohydrates and protein. The answer is complex, depending on whether you define 'primary' by quantity, immediate necessity, or primary function, such as energy provision or bodily structure.
