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Nutrient Utilization Precision

Meaning

Nutrient Utilization Precision describes the body’s ability to accurately and efficiently direct ingested macronutrients to their appropriate metabolic fate—either for immediate energy production, tissue repair, or regulated storage—with minimal waste or ectopic fat deposition. This precision is a hallmark of metabolic health, indicating high insulin sensitivity and optimal partitioning of glucose and fatty acids across different tissues. Loss of precision is a central feature of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.