Post Views: 500 STEWING METHOD Stewing is cooking food in a measured amount of liquids. Once the food has boiled…
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METHODS OF COOKING
Post Views: 561 METHODS OF COOKING What is cooking? – Cooking is a process of preparing food by applying heat….
FOOD HYGIENE, FOOD SPOILAGE AND FOOD POISONING
Post Views: 596 FOOD HYGIENE, FOOD SPOILAGE AND FOOD POISONING Food spoilage is the deterioration of food, making it unfit…
TYPES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THEIR USE
Post Views: 464 TYPES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THEIR USE Kitchen equipment is categorized into 3 main groups mainly:…
CARE OF THE HOME
Post Views: 499 CARE OF THE HOME Cleaning Equipment The home should be kept clean at all times. In order…
MODERN HOUSES
Post Views: 387 MODERN HOUSES Modern houses are more durable as they are made using strong materials like stones, cement,…
FIRST AID
Post Views: 348 FIRST AID What is First Aid? First Aid is the immediate help given to a person who…
POISONING
Post Views: 468 POISONING Poison is any substance which when taken causes harm to the body. It gets into the…
INSECT STINGS AND BITES
Post Views: 312 INSECT STINGS AND BITES Some insects such as bees, wasps and scorpions sting while others such as…
DROWNING
Post Views: 346 DROWNING Drowning is the blockage of air passages by liquids when swimming or if one falls into…
NOSE BLEEDING
Post Views: 332 NOSE BLEEDING This happens when blood comes out of the nose. It may be caused by an…
FAINTING
Post Views: 382 FAINTING It occurs due to temporary loss of blood flow in the brain causing a brief loss…
FOREIGN BODIES IN THE EARS, EYES AND NOSE
Post Views: 344 FOREIGN BODIES IN THE EARS, EYES AND NOSE A foreign body is anything undesirable that enters into…
CHOKING, SUFFOCATION AND SHOCK
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 passage making breathing difficult.
Suffocation occurs when there is inadequate supply of fresh air or when the wind pipe is blocked, hence preventing air from getting into the lungs.
Shock is a temporary lack of supply of blood to the brain and other vital organs.
It is caused by upsetting or good news and events such as electric shock, excessive injury, and illness.
BURNS, SCALDS AND SPRAIN
Post Views: 499 BURNS, SCALDS AND SPRAIN Burns are caused by dry heat such as hot charcoal, metal and open…
CUTS AND BRUISES
Post Views: 367 CUTS AND BRUISES A cut is a slit or break on the skin caused by sharp objects…
ACCIDENTS IN THE HOME
Post Views: 667 COMMON ACCIDENTS IN THE HOME The common accidents in the home are: – Cuts and bruises –…
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Post Views: 328 PERSONAL HYGIENE Personal hygiene refers to the cleanliness of the body. This involves good grooming or care…
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Post Views: 565 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES They lead to diverse career opportunities such as: – Interior Designer – Chef – Air…
DISCIPLINES IN HOME SCIENCE/HOME ECONOMICS/CATERING/FOOD & NUTRITION/HOME MANAGEMENT
Post Views: 784 DISCIPLINES IN HOME SCIENCE/HOME ECONOMICS/CATERING/FOOD & NUTRITION Home Science/Home Economies/Catering/Food & Nutrition is an applied multi-disciplinary science…