Whole grains are more nutrient-dense than refined grains because they consist of the entire grain (the germ, endosperm, and bran) whereas refined grains just consist of the starchy endosperm. The germ is where the fat in whole grains is stored; therefore, whole grains have more fat than refined grains, although the fat is generally of the healthy, unsaturated variety. How does the total fat in brown rice (a whole grain) compare to white rice (a refined grain)?

a) Brown rice has more fat than white rice
b) Brown rice has less fat than white rice
c) Brown rice and white rice have the same amount of fat
d) Fat content is not affected by refining