Malaria: Malaria is caused by a parasite which is spread by the anopheles mosquito. Typhoid: Typhoid is caused by a bacteria found in urine or faeces. Cholera: Cholera is caused by a bacteria found in contaminated water and food. Dysentery:Dysentery is caused by protozoa (amoeba) found in human faeces. Scabies: Scabies is caused by mites found in places […]
INTRODUCTION (APRON) Apron is a piece of clothing that chef wear over the front of other clothes before you start cooking to prevent the cloth from getting dirty when you are cooking. Cap is also a piece of clothing wear to prevent broken hair falling inside the dishes. Simple Apron and Cap are easy to
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A stitch is the journey of two pieces of materials with a line of stitch. Stitches means the movement of thread and needle in and out of the stitches. MATERIALS NEEDED FOR STITCHES Needle Thread Scissors Ruler Tailor’s chalk or marking pencil Straight pin TYPES OF
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Apron is a piece of clothing that you wear over the front of other clothes before you start cooking to prevent the cloth from getting dirty when cooking. Materials needed Brown paper Materials needed Matching thread Calico Pin Measuring tape Scissors Preparation of pattern and cutting out Make a paper pattern of apron,
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RUN AND FELL SEAM This is a strong seam. The seam is flat and the easiest seam among the seam to launder. Method: Cut the material and place together with the right and side facing matching balance marks. Place the Machine stitch along fitting line Remove task and press Tread seam allowances of one edge
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
Make-up is meant to bring out one’s natural good looks. It is not something with which to just cover up the face with. It should be applied neatly and sparingly under good light. Less make-up should be worn for daytime than for evening. Cosmetics are preparations designed to make the skin or hair beautiful, to
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Income yielding crafts are craft items that are produced for sales. For example, beads, apron and cap, baskets, bags, pots, artworks, etc. These craft items are produced with hands and special skills in return exchange for money. Some of these crafts can be used for decoration of self or the home. TYPES OF INCOME YIELDING
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Even tacking Uneven tacking Diagonal tacking Tailor’s tacking Even Tacking: Use a thin needle and start the stitch with a knot. The stitches are of equal length about on both sides of the material. Much number of longer stitches can be done at a time. This is used for tacking seams & other details which
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Drawers Wardrobes Hangers Drawers Large enough to carry the work Have smooth finishing For storing all needlework Should be lined with a clean paper or cloth Wardrobes Should have a smooth finish Should be lockable Should have a rod or nail for hanging Used for hanging complete and incomplete garments Clean regularly and place moth
Uses of plain seam It is used for joining materials which are meant to show as little as possible e.g. joining underarm, sleeve, and seam on clothing of all kinds. Uses of run and fell Good for clothing needing hand wear and frequent washing e.g. shirt, jeans, under wear; night wears, overall, short. Uses
Fatigue means tiredness. It can be define as a state of being excessively tired or a state of being tired. CAUSES OF FATIGUE Overworking Lack of food Ill-health When one is sad Hunger or lack of food Dislike of the task at hand EFFECTS OF FATIGUE Fatigue makes you feel very dull, weak and
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Care of the family house is important as the cleanliness of an environment determines the health and well-being of the individuals living there. REASONS FOR CARE OF FAMILY HOUSE To make the house and its surrounding clean and attractive. To prolong the life span of the house and its contents. To prevent insects and rodents
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Needs are those things we require or crave to have. Family Needs are the requirement or the necessities required by family members so that they can live conveniently. Family needs can equally be referred tobasic needs. Wants: They are those things you desire though they are not essential for one’s health and well-being. TYPES
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Drowning is the blockage of air passages by liquids when swimming or if one falls into water bodies such as lakes, rivers and basins. A child bending into a bucket full of water. The child then falls inside. Water storage containers must have tight fitting lids. Do not store water in open containers. All water
FOOD Ths is any edible substance liquid or solid which when eaten and digested maintain life. Eating a balanced meal is very essential for survival. BALANCED DIET A balanced diet is a meal that contains all the six classes of food nutrients in the right proportion. Feeding Habits are your everyday patterns of eating. Healthy
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Tailor’s chalk Tracing wheel Dressmaker’s carbon paper Pencils Tailor’s Chalk Comes in different shapes Buy assorted colours Used for marking patterns Do not drop, it will break Store in the needle work box Tracing Wheel The edge should be well serrated. The wheel should be firmly fixed. Use carbon colour closest to that of the
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Roasting Method Cooking food using direct source of heat which can be done using an oven or over a charcoal fire. Ensure frequent basting or turning of food to keep it moist and ensure even cooking. Food to be roasted should be of good quality e.g. tender cuts of meats. The oven or fire should
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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 too tight ii) Improper threading of button case of shuttle. Check / regulate the tension,
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DRESSES FOR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS School clothes Clothes for office work Clothes for household work or activities Clothes for sleeping Clothes for sports, picnics and relaxation Clothes for religious worship Clothes for travelling (journey / trips). SCHOOL CLOTHES Fabric for school clothes should be dirable, washable colourful and comfortable. He style should be loose enough to
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