You must be at least 16 years of age in order to attend! The Navy League of the United States is proud to host the U.S. Navyâs official 241st Birthday Ball in the National Capital Region. The ball will be held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, in National Harbor, MD.
For other uses, see Chromium (disambiguation). Chromium is a chemical element with symbol Cr and atomic number 24. It is the first element in Group 6. It is a steely-grey, lustrous, hard and brittle metal which takes a high polish, resists tarnishing, and has a high melting point.
Those at risk for chromium deficiency include people with diabetes and the elderly. What is chromium used for? Chromium helps to move blood sugar (glucose) from the bloodstream into the cells to be used as energy and to turn fats, carbohydrates, and proteins into energy. Chromium may help some people with type 2 diabetes. It may help them control their blood sugar and may play a role in the management of type 2 diabetes. But more studies are needed to know how well it really works.