Should You Starve a Fever???

What is a fever??
Fever is the body normal reaction to certain illnesses an usually a bacteria or viral infection. A fever is a sympton of an another problem. Low grade fevers don't need special attention, but high-grade fevers above 38.4 degrees should be tread.
Acetaminophen or paracetamol will usually ease a fever. A cool, moist cloth can be applied directly to the skin, but don't use ice.
As for starving a fever, Lavin-Simangan says it's bad advice. Good nutrition helps the body fight off the virus or infection.

( Source : Reader's Digest August 2003 )