Category Food & Nutrition Lesson Notes For SS1 To SS3 Classes

Budgeting is the process of preparing a budget. Household budget is a plan for future expenditures of a given household. Budgeting is the act of planning how to spend the net income in such a way that individual concerned will…

PRINCIPLE OF CONSUMER EDUCATION Consumer education can be defined as the process of enlightening the public about their right as food purchases are concerned. It is the process of helping individuals become informed with the information they require in order…

METHODS OF STORING ROOTS AND TUBERS BARNS: This method is used for storage for the yams. This involves the use of a small hut, built near the compound house or on the farm inside which yams are arranged on shelves.…

Food storage refers to the keeping of the food for sometime before ultimate use. There are two aspects to food storage namely Post- harvest storage- This is the storage of crops immediately after harvesting from the farm. Storage of the…

METHODS OF FOOD PRESERVATION There are different methods of preserving foods. However the type of method used depends on the nature of the food, length of preservation required, the facilities available and the type of dish to be prepared. The…

Food commodities contain various nutrients which are useful to the human body for the performance of its various functions. Unfortunately, this reason also makes food easily susceptible because these nutrients which are useful to man are also useful to micro-organisms…

Convenience foods are prepared food that have been preserved or processed to reduce or eliminate the time of preparation and cooking that may be required. They are answer for the busy home maker who wishes to prepare a meal quickly.…

Hygiene is an act of cleanliness as a means of healthy living to be free from diseases and germs. It is the observance of effective sanitary measures in food production, purchasing, processing and marketing. Personal kitchen hygiene The first step…

Safety habits and devices are the precautions taken in the kitchen to avoid accidents. Since the kitchen is supposed to be a busy place for food preparation and cooking, common accidents are likely to occur. They include: Falls Burns and…

Cleaning agents are chemicals that aid in the washing and cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils. The commonly cleaning agent used in the kitchen is soap. Soap is classified into local and commercial cleaning agents. Homemade or locally made cleaning…

Kitchen equipment are facilities and tools used in the kitchen for food preparation and for making cooking tasks easier. The types of equipment needed depends on the user of the kitchen. When selecting or purchasing equipment, the following factors should…

A kitchen can be described as the domestic workshop in the home where all the preparation, cooking and serving of food is done. There are two types of kitchen 1. Family kitchen.  2. Industrial kitchen. Family kitchen: a family kitchen…

What is Reproductive Health? Reproductive health refers to the overall well-being and functioning of the reproductive system, encompassing both physical and mental aspects. It involves the ability to have a satisfying and safe sexual life, the capability to reproduce, and…

IDENTIFICATION OF FOOD NUTRIENTS Carbohydrates Iodine test: cut a section of carbohydrate food to expose the flesh. Then pour drops of iodine on the exposed flesh. If it turns black or darkish brown, it shows the presence of carbohydrate. If…

Units of measurement The energy value of food can be measured in calories or joules but a large unit of energy is measured in kilo-calories. It is the most common unit of measuring energy. The international unit of energy is…

YOUNG CHILDREN (Infants 0 – 1 year and toddlers 1-2 years) Guidelines for providing children’s meal The food must be rich in protein for bodybuilding, energy foods for their activities, minerals, and vitamins for vitality. Their food should be rich…

FLOURS FROM LOCAL FOOD STUFFS IN COOKERY IN NIGERIA Nigeria has a rich culinary tradition with a variety of local foodstuffs that can be used to make flours for cooking. These flours are commonly used in traditional Nigerian dishes and…

Raising or leaving agents are substances that produce gas in flour mixtures which cause them to rise and become lighter, bigger and softer in texture and porous after cooking. The use of a raising agent is based on the principle…

The term ‘flour’ refers to the powder derived from grounded wheat. The process of grinding the wheat to obtain the fine powder is called ‘milling’ During the process of milling, the whole wheat grain can be used to obtained the…

Time management is the process of planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the use of time in order to accomplish or perform certain tasks or duties. Energy is the ability in us that enables us to do work. It is human…