Extension Communications
3614 Administrative Services Building
Ames, Iowa 50011-3614
(515) 294-9915
News Release
3/15/00
Contacts:
Elisabeth Schafer, Food Science and Human Nutrition, (515)
294-1359, x1schafe@exnet.iastate.edu
Diane Nelson, Extension Communication Systems, (515)
294-3178, x1nelson@exnet.iastate.edu
What You Should Know About Bottled Water
AMES, Iowa--If you aren't in the habit of carrying around a bottle of water, you probably know someone who is. "Nutritionists have long promoted water as the best thirst-quencher available. Bottled water is a great, convenient alternative to bottled sodas," said Elisabeth Schafer, Iowa State University Extension nutritionist. "But it's also important to remember that the bottling process doesn't necessarily make bottled water better than tap water."
Schafer is co-author of a new publication that highlights facts consumers need to know when making the decision to purchase or drink bottled water. "Bottled Water - to drink or not to drink" (Pm 1813) is available from ISU Extension county offices and on the Internet at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Pages/pubs/fo1.htm.
The fact sheet includes tips for buying and storing bottled water as well as a comparison chart showing common brands of bottled water.
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