STEWING METHOD
Post Views: 182 Stewing is cooking food in a measured amount of liquids. Once the food has boiled it is allowed to simmer. Sufficient amount of liquid water or stock… Read More »STEWING METHOD
Catering
METHODS OF COOKING
Post Views: 187 What is cooking? Cooking is a process of preparing food by applying heat. Discuss reasons for cooking food. Identify different methods of cooking. State general rules for… Read More »METHODS OF COOKING
MODERN HOUSES
Post Views: 154 Modern houses are more durable as they are made using strong materials like stones, cement, bricks, metal, and concrete hence making them permanent. Examples of modern houses… Read More »MODERN HOUSES
CARE OF THE HOME
Post Views: 163 Cleaning Equipment The home should be kept clean at all times. In order to maintain the cleanliness of the home, constant removal of dirt is important. The… Read More »CARE OF THE HOME
FIRST AID
Post Views: 155 What is First Aid? First Aid is the immediate help given to a person who has had an accident or sudden illness before being placed under medical… Read More »FIRST AID
POISONING
Post Views: 153 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… Read More »POISONING
INSECT STINGS AND BITES
Post Views: 120 Some insects such as bees, wasps and scorpions sting while others such as mosquitoes, ticks, lice and cockroaches bite. – Keep the environment clean. – Do not… Read More »INSECT STINGS AND BITES
DROWNING
Post Views: 115 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… Read More »DROWNING
FAINTING
Post Views: 108 It occurs due to temporary loss of blood flow in the brain causing a brief loss of consciousness. Illness such as anemia After receiving bad or good… Read More »FAINTING
NOSE BLEEDING
Post Views: 133 This happens when blood comes out of the nose. It may be caused by an injury, blowing the nose forcefully and picking the nose. Someone pinching the… Read More »NOSE BLEEDING
FOREIGN BODIES IN THE EARS, EYES AND NOSE
Post Views: 132 A foreign body is anything undesirable that enters into the body such as dust, insects and seeds (common with children). A child putting a bean in the… Read More »FOREIGN BODIES IN THE EARS, EYES AND NOSE
CHOKING, SUFFOCATION AND SHOCK
Post Views: 137 Choking Choking is when one is not able to breathe. Choking is caused by food or foreign objects such as seeds, bones and coins stuck in the… Read More »CHOKING, SUFFOCATION AND SHOCK
BURNS, SCALDS AND SPRAIN
Post Views: 141 Burns are caused by dry heat such as hot charcoal, metal and open flames while scalds are caused by moist heat such as stream and hot liquids.… Read More »BURNS, SCALDS AND SPRAIN
CUTS AND BRUISES
Post Views: 114 A cut is a slit or break on the skin caused by sharp objects such as razor blades, broken glass and knives while bruises are caused by… Read More »CUTS AND BRUISES
ACCIDENTS IN THE HOME
Post Views: 283 The common accidents in the home are: Cuts and bruises Burns and scalds Fractures and sprains Suffocation Choking Shock Foreign bodies in the eyes and nose Fainting… Read More »ACCIDENTS IN THE HOME
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Post Views: 9,854 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… Read More »PERSONAL HYGIENE
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Post Views: 170 They lead to diverse career opportunities such as: Interior Designer Chef Air Hostess Dietician Community Health Worker Fashion Designer Entrepreneur… Read More »CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
DISCIPLINES IN HOME SCIENCE/HOME ECONOMICS/CATERING/FOOD & NUTRITION/HOME MANAGEMENT
Post Views: 248 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… Read More »DISCIPLINES IN HOME SCIENCE/HOME ECONOMICS/CATERING/FOOD & NUTRITION/HOME MANAGEMENT
SEWING MACHINE
Post Views: 180 A sewing machine is a large sewing equipment designed to make stitches. It makes sewing quicker and more efficient. It is a simple machine to operate as… Read More »SEWING MACHINE
STITCHES
Post Views: 156 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… Read More »STITCHES