Starchy foods are a good source of energy and the main source of a range of nutrients in our diet. As well as starch, they contain fibre, calcium, iron and B vitamins. Some people think starchy foods are fattening, but gram for gram they contain fewer than half the calories of fat.ow-carb diets. Low-carbohydrate (low-carb) diets usually involve cutting out most starchy foods. These diets tend to be high in fat, and eating a high-fat diet (especially saturated fat from foods such as meat, cheese and butter) could increase your risk of heart disease.
home / medterms medical dictionary a-z list / ams (atypical measles syndrome) definition Medical Definition of AMS (atypical measles syndrome) AMS (atypical measles syndrome): An altered expression of measles, AMS begins suddenly with high fever, headache, cough, and abdominal pain. The rash may appear 1 to 2 days later, often beginning on the limbs. Swelling of the hands and feet may occur. Pneumonia is common and may persist for 3 months or more.
What does SARS stand for? What does SARS mean? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: SARS.