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.
Water is essential for life, health and human dignity. In extreme. emergency situations, there may not be sufficient water. available to meet basic needs and in these cases, supplying. a minimum level of safe drinking-water for survival is of. critical importance.