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.
You need water to digest your food and get rid of waste, too. Water is needed for digestive juices, urine (pee), and poop. And you can bet that water is the main ingredient in perspiration, also called sweat. Besides being an important part of the fluids in your body, water is needed by each cell to function normally. Your body doesn't get water only from drinking water. Any fluid you drink will contain water, but water and milk are the best choices. Lots of foods contain water, too.
Other Benefits of Water. While water has some effect on gas, it is also important to get enough water for other health reasons. Your body is about 60 percent water, and you need it for many life functions.Water helps cleanse toxins from your organs, carries nutrients throughout your body, and keeps your tissues moist.hoto Credit Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images. Body gas is a natural occurrence, and many of the healthy foods you need in your diet can contribute to increased gas. Drinking water may help your digestion, reducing the amount of gas you produce.