Why is water considered essential and required in greater amounts than other nutrients despite not providing energy?

Because water is necessary for nearly all physiological processes including solvent functions, temperature regulation, transport, and biochemical reactions

Because water acts as a macronutrient that provides building blocks for proteins and carbohydrates

Because water is stored in large fat depots and is required to oxidize lipids for energy

Because water can be metabolized to yield ATP and therefore must be consumed in large quantities to meet energy needs