Why Are Refined Grains a Poor Source of Chromium

question 63

Multiple Choice

Why are refined grains a poor source of chromium?

• A)Fortification programs only partly replace the chromium lost during the milling process..
• B)There are no fortification programs to replace the chromium lost during the milling process.
• C)During cooking the chromium binds with starch reducing its bioavailability.
• D)When cooking the chromium becomes insoluble and cannot be absorbed.

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