Yes. Food and proper fluid intake play a vital role in establishing a good routine. Stool consistency is directly related to food eaten. It determines the success or failure of your program. It is also important to have a right diet to avoid obesity. A person who is overweight may put excessive pressure on a small area of the body, causing a pressure sore and in addition their is the difficulty of having to lift the excess weight, whether the SIP lifts independently or is lifted by others