Fevers are a defense mechanism that helps our bodies fight off invading parasites. Based on this information, should you "starve a fever"?
A) Yes, because the reduced food intake will allow the body to generate more energy to fight off the parasite.
B) Yes, because eating feeds the infecting parasite more than it feeds the host.
C) No, because foods that are good for humans are toxic to our parasites.
D) No, because the body needs food in order to generate enough metabolic heat to maintain the fever.
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