Sick At Home
Needs of the Sick at Home The sick at home have various needs such as: Physical Needs The physical needs of the sick at home may be met by ensuring the following: Nutritional Needs The patient should be provided with…
Acadlly Learning
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Acadlly Learning
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Mrs. OZURUONYE
I am Ozuruonye, a passionate Home Economics teacher with 10 years of teaching experience. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics and a Diploma in Nutrition and Catering. My goal is to equip students with essential life skills in food preparation, home management, and textile design, helping them build a strong foundation for personal and professional success.
Consumer Protection
Rights of a Consumer The following are some of the rights of a consumer: Right to safety in the use of goods and services This is a right protecting a consumer from any physical or mental harm as a result…
Meal Planning and Management
What is Meal planning and management? Meal planning and management refers to the process of determining the foods to be prepared, cooked and presented to the family to meet its nutritional needs using the available resources. Importance of Meal Planning…
Consumer Awareness
By the end of the lesson you should be able to define the terms consumer, goods, services and consumer education.. Sources of consumer awareness Information on products and services can be obtained from various sources and also through various methods.…
Obesity
What is Obesity? Obesity is a condition whereby one takes in excess calories than the body requires. The excess calories are converted into fat and stored under the skin and around vital internal organs. Obesity is caused by: Anorexia Nervosa…
Osteomalacia
What is Osteomalacia? Osteomalacia is the equivalent of rickets in adults. Osteomalacia is caused by inadequate intake of calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D and it mainly occurs in adults. Bones soften, become distorted and fracture easily. The legs, spine, thorax…
Scurvy
What is Scurvy?. Scurvy is a nutritional disorder which is common among people who rarely eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Scurvy is caused by a lack of Vitamin C, which is found in fresh fruits and vegetables. Vitamin C maintains…
Marasmus
What is Marasmus?. Marasmus is a deficiency disorder that is caused by total starvation over a period of time. It can also be referred to as protein-energy malnutrition caused by a lack of all nutrients. Marasmus is caused by total…
Kwashiorkor
What is Kwashiorko? Kwashiorkor is caused by a lack of protein in the diet. It usually affects children below five (5) years who stop breastfeeding early and are weaned on foods lacking in protein. Signs and Symptoms of Kwashiorko Prevention…
Nutrition: Food & Classification
What is nutritional disorders? Nutritional disorders are caused by insufficient or excess intake of a given nutrient(s). Some of the dietary disorders are:- There are other nutritional disorders associated with lifestyles. These include:- FOOD Definition of Terms Food: This is…
Laundey Agents
These are substances other than soap that aid in laundry work. Laundry Processes These refer to the series of activities carried out in cleaning and maintenance of clothes. The processes include: Laundering Various Articles iii. Loose coloured lesso/khanga Describe how…
Laundry Work
What is laundry work?. Laundry work is the process of washing, drying, finishing and storing household articles and clothes so as to maintain their original state. Washing Equipment Washing equipment includes, buckets, basins, a laundry brush, washing machines and boilers.…
Communicable Diseases
What is communicable diseases?. Communicable diseases are those that are easily passed on from person to person or from host to person. A host refers to a carrier of disease causing organisms (germs). The common communicable diseases are: Signs and…
Environment
What is environment?. The surrounding, in which we live in, is known as the environment. It is important to keep our surroundings clean so as to prevent illnesses and the spread of diseases. Free drainage What is free drainage?. It…