Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305627994
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Chapter 8, Problem 3SC
Water from public water systems
- requires frequent borne testing for microorganisms.
- is less healthful than bottled water.
- is disinfected to kill most microorganisms.
- is less healthful than private well water.
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Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 8 - Prob. 1RQCh. 8 - Prob. 2RQCh. 8 - Prob. 3RQCh. 8 - Prob. 1CTCh. 8 - Prob. 2CTCh. 8 - Prob. 1SCCh. 8 - Prob. 2SCCh. 8 - Water from public water systems requires frequent...Ch. 8 - Prob. 4SCCh. 8 - Prob. 5SC
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