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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Starch
  1. Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Metabolism is the process your body uses to make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/carbohydratemetabolismdisorders.html - Health Topics
  2. Carbohydrates (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, and milk. Starches. They are complex carbohydrates, which are made of ... sugars strung together. Your body needs to break starches down into sugars to use them for energy. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/carbohydrates.html - Health Topics
  3. Tooth Decay (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... The bacteria in plaque use the sugar and starch in what you eat and drink to make ... and drinks that are high in sugars and starches. Eat nutritious, balanced meals and limit snacking. Do ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/toothdecay.html - Health Topics
  4. Diabetes Complications (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... comes from eating foods that contain sugars or starches. Some types of plaque cause gum disease and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diabetescomplications.html - Health Topics