FOOD PREPARATION II
Stir
Blend, mix, combine
Beat
Cream
Grate
Slice
Coat
Garnish
Grease
Seasoning
Strain
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Category Home Science Notes For All Classes
Home Science for all classes provides a complete and easy-to-understand guide to essential topics including food and nutrition, home management, clothing and textiles, and child development.
Whether you are a student preparing for exams or just looking to expand your knowledge, these lessons cover everything you need based on the syllabus.
Study at your own pace and strengthen your understanding of daily life skills and scientific principles in home management.
Learn Home Science for all classes with easy-to-follow lessons covering food, nutrition, home management, clothing, and child development. Perfect for exams preparation.
FOOD PREPARATION
Kitchen equipment and utensils are very important for food storage, preparation and cooking. Small kitchen tools such as knives and forks are called utensils while the large ones such as cookers and deep freezer are known as equipment.
BUYING, PRESERVATION AND STORAGE OF FOOD
Make a good shopping list
Keep to the shopping list when buying
Ensure that there are adequate storage facilities for the foodstuff to be purchased.
Buy foods that are in season
Judge the quality of food before buying
NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF DIFFERENT PEOPLE IN THE FAMILY
The food must be rich in protein for body building, 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 cooked by the most easily digested methods
An excessive consumption of sweets and candies that may lead to tooth decay should be avoided.
HEALTHY FEEDING AND EATING PRACTICES
MEANING OF FEEDING HABITS Feeding or eating habits are your everyday patterns of eating. It involves the tendency to reach out for foods whenever you are hungry. These habits vary from one person to another and from one locality to…
GOOD POSTURE AND EXERCISE
DEFINITION AND MEANING OF GOOD POSTURE Posture means keeping the natural balance of the body aligned. It is the way the body parts are held up or carried when we walk, stand, sit or work. In good posture, the back…
THE TEETH, HANDS AND FEET
Human beings grow two sets of teeth. The first is the milk or temporary teeth (during childhood) These are 24 in number. They loosen and fall out. They are replaced by permanent teeth (in adulthood). The permanent teeth are usually…
STRUCTURE OF THE SKIN
The skin is the outer covering of the body. It performs a very important function, it is necessary to understand the structure of the skin and how to take care of it. The skin is made up of two main…
NOSE AND EAR
THE NOSE AND EAR The nose is the organ of smell. The very top of the nose consists of bone. The rest is made of cartilage, small muscles and skin lined with a fine moist mucous membrane. The lining of…
THE HUMAN BODY
SRUCTURES, PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE HUMAN BODY The human body is made up of different parts. Some parts are inside the body while others are outside. Some parts of the body are the head, eyes, nose, ears, teeth, skin,…
HOME ECONOMICS AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CAREERS IN HOME ECONOMICS Foods and Nutrition: Nutritionist Food technologist Dieticians Caterers Bakers Food researchers Home Management: Home keepers Welfare workers Teachers Interior decorator Researchers Counsellors Laundry specialist. Clothing and Textiles Dress makers Cloth retailers Fashion designers Stylist Embroidery maker.…
INTRODUCTION TO HOME ECONOMICS
DEFINITIONS OF HOME-ECONOMICS Home-economics can also be defined as a field of study which teaches us how to manage ourselves, our resources and our household. It therefore deals with the management of material and non-material things in the family e.g…
CLOTHIING STORAGE
METHODS OF STORING FAMILY CLOTHING Family clothing can be stored in the following storage spaces: A wardrobe or closet A box, suitcase, bags A chest of drawers or shelves. WARDROBE OR CLOSET Storing clothes in the wardrobe with the…
CLOTHIING REPAIRS
Garments repair involves two methods. They are darning and patching. DARNING: Darning is a method of repairing or mending thin pieces and small holes in garments. This process involves weaving strong thread into the material to replace or strengthen worn…
CARE OF FAMILY CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD LINEN
Household linen is a term used collectively to include a variety of textile articles used in the home. A good supply of household linen is a very necessary item in the home; they are expensive and require good care. …
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
USES OF FLOWER IN THE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF THE HOME Flowers add beauty to the room and also provide a pleasing atmosphere Flowers give soothing effect to the room Flowers give sweet fragrance all the time Flowers are pleasing to…
MAINTENANCE OF THE FAMILY HOUSE
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE Broom Brushes Dusters Mops Dust pans Dust bins Pails Buckets Carpet sweeper Vacuum cleaner. GUIDELINES FOR HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE Always set apart sometimes for daily, weekly and seasonal cleaning of…
THE FAMILY HOUSE
Family house is a place usually a building where family members live together as one. In any family house, there are different rooms or areas. Each room or area is usually used for different purposes or activities or functions. The…
MEANING OF A HOME MAKER
A home maker is someone who is responsible for the proper management of the home. A home maker can either be a man or a woman but mostly, a home maker is always a woman. The job of a home…
SEWING MACHINE | FAULTS, CAUSES AND REMEDIES
SEWING MACHINE FAULTS, CAUSES AND REMEDIES FAULTS CAUSES REMEDIES 1. Upper thread breaking Machine not properly threaded, needle bent or blunt Thread machine properly check the machine needle and change it if bent or blunt. 2. Lower thread breaking i)Tension…