Daily Chromium Requirements & Food Sources

The following chart depicts the recommended daily allowance for chromium, including best food sources. Chromium assists in the maintenance of glucose levels within the body.

Chromium - Assists in maintenance of glucose levels.
Age		Recommended Daily Allowance
Infants	Birth - 6 months	0.2 mcg
	7 - 12 months	5.5 mcg
Children	1 yr - 3 yrs	11 mcg
	4 yrs - 8 yrs	15 mcg
Males	9 yrs - 13 yrs	25 mcg
	14 yrs - 18 yrs	35 mcg
	19 yrs - 30 yrs	35 mcg
	31 yrs - 50 yrs	35 mcg
	51 yrs & older	30 mcg
Females	9 yrs - 13 yrs	21 mcg
	14 yrs - 18 yrs	24 mcg
	19 yrs - 30 yrs	25 mcg
	31 yrs - 50 yrs	25 mcg
	51 yrs & older	20 mcg
Pregnant	< 18 yrs	29 mcg
	19 yrs - 50 yrs	30 mcg
Lactating	< 18 yrs	44 mcg
	19 yrs - 50 yrs	45 mcg

Food Sources for Chromium

1/2 cup Broccoli - 11 mcg chromium

1 cup Grape Juice - 8 mcg chromium

Dried Garlic - 1 teaspoon - 3 mcg chromium

1 cup Orange Juice - 2 mcg chromium

Red Wine - 5 ounces, up to 13 mcg chromium

Whole Wheat Bread, 1 slice - 1 mcg chromium

1 medium apple with the peeling - 1 mcg chromium

1 medium peeled banana - 1 mcg chromium

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