Needs of the Sick at Home The sick at home have various needs such as: Physical needs Nutritional needs Emotional needs Social needs Spiritual needs Physical Needs The physical needs of the sick at home may be met by ensuring the following: Clean room, clean clothes and body, clean bedding Well ventilated room Appropriate furniture […]
Rights of a Consumer The following are some of the rights of a consumer: The right to safety in the use of goods and services The right to the correct quantities of goods The right to adequate and correct information Right to be involved/represented when decisions involving the consumer are being made Right to obtain
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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 in order to meet its nutritional needs using the available resources. Importance of Meal Planning It ensures that: Meals are served and presented attractively. Meals are balanced to
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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. A consumer gets information from the following sources: Informative This type of advertising only informs
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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: Excess intake of carbohydrates and fats. Lack of adequate exercise. Eating junk food. Sedentary lifestyles. Excessive body
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 and pelvis are deformed, pain in the bones, legs and lower part of the back.
What is Scurvy?. Scurvy is a nutritional disorder which is common among people who rarely eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Scurvy is caused by lack of Vitamin C which is found in fresh fruits and vegetables. Vitamin C maintains the health of body mucous membranes and makes them resistant to infections. Bleeding gums Loose teeth
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 lack of all nutrients. Marasmus is caused by total starvation, that is, lack of all nutrients. Extreme loss of weight. The person is skinny
What is Kwashiorko? Kwashiorkor is caused by lack of proteins in the diet. It usually affects children below five (5) years who stop breast-feeding early and are weaned on foods lacking in proteins. Signs and Symptoms of Kwashiorko Hair is thin, scanty, brown and silky. Swelling of the belly, face, hands and feet. When one
What is nutrition disorders? Nutritional disorders are caused by insufficient or excess intake of a given nutrient(s). Some of the nutritional disorders are:- Kwashiorkor Marasmus Scurvy Goitre Rickets Osteomalacia There are other nutritional disorders associated with lifestyles. These include:- Gout Obesity Anorexia nervosa FOOD Definition of Terms Food: This is any substance, liquid or solid that
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: Sorting Repairing Soaking/steeping Rinsing Drying Finishing Storage Laundering Various Articles Tea-stained white cotton table cloth Fast coloured baby’s cotton bed sheet iii. Loose coloured
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. A large sufuria can be used as a boiler. Drying Equipment Drying equipment includes, a
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 symptoms of communicable diseases Severe abdominal pains Fever Nausea Loss of appetite Diarrhoea Dehydration Violent
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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 is a method of disposing water anywhere in the compound. Open Drainage What is open