Category Food & Nutrition Lesson Notes For SS1 To SS3 Classes

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…