Quick Bites. In a tourniquet test for dengue, the blood capillaries are examined for their ability to withstand increased pressure. This gives a good indication for assessing the blood vessels and whether it will lead to Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS) or Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF).
sugÂ·ar. n. 1. A sweet crystalline or powdered substance, white when pure, consisting of sucrose obtained mainly from sugarcane and sugar beets and used in many foods, drinks, and medicines to improve their taste. Also called table sugar.
Sugar is a carbohydrate. Sugar gives energy to our muscles to help us walk and run. It also gives energy to the brain. There is a lot of sugar in foods, such as chocolate, fruits and milk. Starch is another carbohydrate. It does not taste sweet like sugar but is gives us as much energy. We find starch in all foods made from cereals, such as wheat. Cakes, bread, pasta and rice are full of starch.