Why Do People Drink Bottled Water Consumption?

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Mexico has the highest per capita bottled water consumption. People in Mexico may believe that the tap water is not healthier or clean to drink it and people may drink bottled water because they don't like the taste of their tap water. I think that 50% of people drink bottled water thinking its healthier. I don’t think that drinking more bottled water can help a person lose weight. I think that tap water may help a person to lose weight. Bottle water can have chemicals. Drinking more water than your body requires can have an extra benefit. Drinking more water helps you to be hydrated. Drinking water before food can make you feel more full so you eat fewer calories.

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