Category: Food & Nutrition

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 not run into any financial embarassement before the next income.   It is the process […]

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 to know their rights as consumers, discern or judge information and consume intelligently within their […]

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. The yams are then protected from the ray of the sun by covering the structure […]

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 prepared or food at home.   THE CHOICE OF STORAGE TO BE USED IS INFLUENCED […]

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 different methods of food preservation are:- DRYING: This is the process by which the water […]

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 which grow on our food, consume them and make the leftovers unfit for human consumption. […]

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. Some of these foods are pre cooked and need only to be heated before serving; […]

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 in producing clean and safe food is the selection of food in the market, it […]

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 scald. Electric shock. Accidental poisoning. The following precautions must be taken to avoid accident in […]

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 agents are the ones made by using local materials within our environment, they are cheap […]

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 be considered: Income or availability of money. Size of the kitchen. The safety and maintenance […]

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 can be traditional or modern. The industrial kitchen is the type of kitchen found in […]

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 the freedom to make decisions regarding reproduction, including access to information and services related to […]

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 it remains light brown, then carbohydrate is absent. Litmus test: this is another simple experiment […]

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 “joule”. Therefore kilocalories is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a […]

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 in milk, meat, fish, eggs, legumes Meal times should be regular. Their food must be […]

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 offer unique flavors and textures. Here are some examples of flours made from local foodstuffs […]

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 that hot air rises and expands. TYPES OF RAISING AGENTS Baking powder: consists of an […]

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 flour of the various layers that surround the endosperm can be removed before the remainder […]

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 resources, everyone has energy to use but the one we have is limited. Energy management […]