FOOD PREPARATION II
Stir
Blend, mix, combine
Beat
Cream
Grate
Slice
Coat
Garnish
Grease
Seasoning
Strain
Mrs. OZURUONYE
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.
FEEDING THE FAMILY
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
BUDGETING
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.
SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF FOOD
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.
HEALTHY FEEDING AND EATING PRACTICES
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GOOD POSTURE AND EXERCISE
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THE TEETH, HANDS AND FEET
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STRUCTURE OF THE SKIN
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NOSE AND EAR
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THE HUMAN BODY
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HOME ECONOMICS AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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CLOTHIING STORAGE
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CLOTHIING REPAIRS
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CARE OF FAMILY CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD LINEN
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FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
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