They lead to diverse career opportunities such as: Interior Designer  Chef  Air Hostess  Dietician  Community Health Worker  Fashion Designer  Entrepreneur  Researcher  Textile Engineer  Teacher Chef This is the chief cook of a large kitchen staff. He/she is in charge of menu creation, staff management and business aspects related […]
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Personal hygiene refers to the cleanliness of the body. This involves good grooming or care of different parts of the body, choice, use and care of personal items. Cosmetics are prepared substances which are applied on the body by both men and women to enhance appearance. They include:  Lips stick  Mascara  Rouge  Body lotion  Deodorant
Accidents at home are incidents that can occur unexpectedly, resulting in injuries or other adverse health outcomes. Understanding the common types of home accidents can help in preventing them and managing their consequences effectively. Here are some of the most common accidents that can happen at home: 1. Cuts and Bruises: a. Often caused by
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Poison is any substance which when taken causes harm to the body. It gets into the body through swallowing, breathing in gases (inhalation), contact through pesticides and chemicals pushed through the skin. 1 Baby drinking paraffin from a bottle 2. Man seated in an enclosed room without ventilation and there is a jiko, hence he
Wool What is wool? Wool is the hair or fur from animals such as sheep, goats or camels. Desirable Properties of Wool  It has a natural crimp which makes it warm to wear.  Wool is resilient making it crease resistant.  Wool is non-flammable  It is absorbent Properties of Silk – Silk is produced from the secretion
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Needlework requires the use of some special tools and equipment which are categorized into two main groups: Small and Large:  Measuring  Cutting  Transferring pattern markings  Sewing  Pressing  Storage  Others  Objectives Describe how to use and care for basic sewing tools and equipment. Measuring Tools  Tape measure  Measuring
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 Classification of stitches Stitches are classified into two groups: Roll the mouse over the words: Permanent and Temporary for additional information. Classify stitches. – Describe how to work out different types of stitches Joining stitches These are stitches which are used to hold two or more layers of fabric together permanently. They include:  Machine stitches
DISCIPLINES IN HOME SCIENCE, HOME ECONOMICS/CATERING/FOOD & NUTRITION/HOME MANAGEMENT Home Science/Home Economies/Catering/Food & Nutrition is an applied multi-disciplinary science which aims at improving the quality of life and well-being of an individual, family and community. Maternal child care Home care  Textiles Clothing Health education  Consumer education MATERNAL CHILD CARE It deals with child development from
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Furnishings can be classified into two: Hard furnishings Soft furnishings Hard furnishings Case goods These are pieces of furniture that are not padded. Upholstered furniture These are furniture that are partially or wholly padded and covered with materials such as fabric, leather and poly vinyl chloride (PVC). Furniture for different rooms Different rooms require different
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A flower arrangement is the art of selecting and arranging flowers to come up with a pleasant effect. Some of the commonly used flowers and plant parts are roses, carnations, gladioli, chrysanthemums, statice, arum lilies, madonna lilies, delphiniums, watsomia, leaves, Twigs, Seeds- both dry and fresh, synthetic flowers. Create suitable flower arrangements to suit different
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This is cooking food using steam from boiled water. Steaming can be done directly or indirectly. Have water boiling prior to steaming. The steamer must have a tight fitting lid to avoid loss of steam. The temperature of the water bath must be boiling throughout. Suggested Foods for steaming Fish, Green vegetables, Tender cuts of
This is the process of treating food to stop or slow down food decay and deterioration. Causes of Food Decay Food spoilage and decay is brought about by: Bacteria Fungi Enzymes Oxidation 1. Bacteria These are single celled micro-organisms that multiply rapidly under warm and moist conditions. 2. Fungi These include the yeasts and moulds.
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It is important to understand the clothing construction processes in order to come up with garments that are well fitting. In this topic we shall cover the following: Collars Cuffs Set- in sleeves Facing and Interfacing Construction of a shirt Collars Collars are features that are fitted at the neckline to add style and appeal
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facing is a piece of fabric used to finish raw edges at open areas of a garment. They are applied on the wrong side or right side of the garment. Facings have a decorative effect when a contrasting colour of fabric is used on the right side. They are used on the following sections of
Previously, we learnt that consumers have to make a choice between a need and a want. In addition, they are faced with challenge, in identifying purchasing and using goods and services. These challenges make up the problems that face a consumer. These are: Scarcity of resources Inflation Lack of Information Lack of awareness of consumer
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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
This is the art of choosing, arranging and maintaining furnishings in the home. Colour is an important aspect in furnishing. Colour Colour is an element of design which can only be seen in the presence of light Characteristics of colour There are three main characteristics of colour. These are: Hue Value Intensity Hue Hue is
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This is the mechanism of allowing in fresh air in a room or space while getting rid of stale air. Reasons for adequate ventilation Objectives By the end of the lesson, you should be able to: Define ventilation Discuss reasons for sufficient ventilation in a room Dangers of poor ventilation when a room is poorly
Light is radiant energy that enables us to see. Sources of light Sources of light are either natural or artificial. Natural Lighting The main sources of natural light is the sun. Other sources include the moon and the stars. Natural light gets into a room through openings such as doors, windows and skylights. Artificial lighting
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Cotton is absorbent making it suitable for towels and undergarments. Cotton is a strong fibre and can withstand the friction required in laundry work. This makes it suitable for school uniforms, children’s clothing and bed linen. Cotton can withstand mild alkalis and stain removers hence making it ideal for household linen and daily wear. Cotton