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.
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
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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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Reasons for care of clothing To make the clothing last longer. Dirt can damage fabrics To kill any disease-carrying germs and pests in the fabrics To keep the clothes looking clean or better, dirty clothes are unpleasant to look at To save money since clean clothes last longer To ensure that whatever clothes you have
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Fibres are classified into two main classes. Namely; The natural fibres; which are gotten from either plant e.g cotton and linen; or from animals e.g wool and silk. The man-made fibres; which are gotten from cellulose based fibres e.g viscose rayon and acetate or from non-cellulose based e.g nylon, polyester and acrylics. PROPERTIES OF FIBRES
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The sewing machine is major sewing equipment. It is very important in successful sewing. There are different types and makes of sewing machines. The following are common types of sewing machines. HAND SEWING MACHINE: This is a simply, it is operated just with hand. It requires to be placed on a table. TREADLE SEWNG MACHINE:
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Budgeting is the process of preparing a budget. Household budget is a plan for future expenditures of a given household. Good budgeting leads to wise management or use of a family income. Poor budgeting leads to wasteful expenditure of income.
Stir
Blend, mix, combine
Beat
Cream
Grate
Slice
Coat
Garnish
Grease
Seasoning
Strain
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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.
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Meal planning involves choosing a menu or a list of foods that will be included in a meal.
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE MEAL PLANNING
Age of family members
Occupation or activities of family members
Health condition of family members
Size of the family
Likes and dislikes of the family members
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What is the study of textiles? The study of textiles involves an understanding of the origin of fibres to the ways of constructing fibres into fabrics, properties of the fabrics, ways of caring for the fabrics and the uses of the fabrics. REASONS FOR THE STUDY OF TEXTILES The study of textiles will help you
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THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF DESIGN The basic elements of designs are LINE: This refers to the outline of an object or to the obvious lines within it. SHAPE: This refers to the form of a solid object, which is created when lines are combined. The outline of a garment is its shape. SPACE: This refers
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Food nutrients are the chemical substances in the food we eat. The various food nutrients differ from each other in their physical properties and chemical properties.
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