Why Do Certain People Suspect That a Diet High in Corn

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Multiple Choice

Why do certain people suspect that a diet high in corn may lead to an increase in aggressive behavior?

• A) Corn is low in tryptophan and high in phenylalanine.
• B) Corn contains a chemical similar to testosterone.
• C) Corn is deficient in thiamine and other B vitamins.
• D) Corn is high in fats and contains no proteins or amino acids.

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