In general, foods are made up of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, each of which provide a different number of calories: 1  Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram. 2  Proteins provide 4 calories per gram. 3  Fats provide 9 calories per gram.
IMPORTANCE OF WATER. Water is our lifeline that bathes us and feeds us. In ancient cultures water represented the very essence of life. The Romans were the first to pipe water into their growing cities, especially with their aqueducts.
For the Earth, water is incredibly important, as three quarters of the Earth is made up of water. In the oceans, water brings nutrients and life, and water in the ocean also helps to keep the world temperature at a normal level.