DEFINITIONS OF HOME-ECONOMICS Home-economics can also be defined as a field of study which teaches us how to manage ourselves, our resources and our household. It therefore deals with the… Read More »INTRODUCTION TO HOME ECONOMICS
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 should be added… Read More »STEWING METHOD
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 different methods of… Read More »METHODS OF COOKING
What is Food spoilage? Food spoilage is the deterioration of food, making it unfit for human consumption. Food poisoning is the illness caused by eating contaminated food. Causes of Food… Read More »FOOD HYGIENE, FOOD SPOILAGE AND FOOD POISONING
Kitchen equipment is categorized into 3 main groups mainly: Small equipment Large equipment Small Kitchen Equipment These are usually classified according to their functions namely: Measuring… Read More »TYPES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THEIR USE
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 include: Bungalow… Read More »MODERN HOUSES
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 following equipment is… Read More »CARE OF THE HOME
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 care. It is… Read More »FIRST AID
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… Read More »POISONING
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 disturb bees and… Read More »INSECT STINGS AND BITES
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… Read More »DROWNING
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 news Hunger Overworking… Read More »FAINTING
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 nose to prevent… Read More »NOSE BLEEDING
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 nose and then… Read More »FOREIGN BODIES IN THE EARS, EYES AND NOSE
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 throat or air… Read More »CHOKING, SUFFOCATION AND SHOCK
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. Prevention of… Read More »BURNS, SCALDS AND SPRAIN
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 blunt blows. Prevention… Read More »CUTS AND BRUISES
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 Nose bleeding Drowning… Read More »ACCIDENTS IN THE HOME
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… Read More »PERSONAL HYGIENE
They lead to diverse career opportunities such as: Interior Designer Chef Air Hostess Dietician Community Health Worker Fashion Designer Entrepreneur Researcher … Read More »CAREER OPPORTUNITIES