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Answer 1

1) 2 ways the body indicates proper hydration

• Color of the urine

Clear urine indicates proper hydration and dark yellow or amber-colored urine shows dehydration.

• Skin elasticity

Proper skin elasticity is a sign of good hydration.

2) Environmental protection agency (EPA) regulate the quality of tap water. The Food and Drug Administration regulates the quality of bottled water. Both agencies are necessary as when the FDA checks the quality of bottle and plant products, EPA checks the plant product's water.

3) Yes, there is a difference between tap water and bottled water nutritionally. Water is very essential for the smooth functioning of our body system. Usually, proteins, carbs, calories, fat, and nutrients are 'zero' in water. But in the bottled water,

• they have added up nutrients like vitamins, sodium, potassium, calcium, amino acids and magnesium.
• few minerals are also included after the purification of water.

Purified Vs. Springwater

• Filtration of the spring water is done in a natural way by sand and gravel and thus some minerals enter in through the process but in purified water, all trace minerals will be removed during the process.
• Very low to high mineral content can be seen in spring water and no mineral content is present in purified water.