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Light is radiant energy that enables us to see. Sources of light Sources of light are either natural or artificial. Natural Lighting The main sources of natural light is the… Read More »LIGHTING IN THE HOME

This is the mechanism of allowing in fresh air in a room or space while getting rid of stale air. Reasons for adequate ventilation Objectives By the end of the… Read More »VENTILATION

Needs of the Sick at Home The sick at home have various needs such as: Physical needs Nutritional needs Emotional needs Social needs Spiritual needs Physical Needs The physical needs… Read More »SICK AT HOME

Rights of a Consumer The following are some of the rights of a consumer: The right to safety in the use of goods and services The right to the correct… Read More »CONSUMER PROTECTION

What is Meal planning and management? Meal planning and management refers to the process of determining the foods to be prepared, cooked and presented to the family in order to… Read More »MEAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

By the end of the lesson you should be able to define the terms consumer, goods, services and consumer education.. Sources of consumer awareness Information on products and services can… Read More »CONSUMER AWARENESS

What is Scurvy?.  Scurvy is a nutritional disorder which is common among people who rarely eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Scurvy is caused by lack of Vitamin C which is… Read More »SCURVY

What is Marasmus?. Marasmus is a deficiency disorder that is caused by total starvation over a period of time. It can also be referred to as protein energy malnutrition caused… Read More »MARASMUS

What is Kwashiorko?  Kwashiorkor is caused by lack of proteins in the diet. It usually affects children below five (5) years who stop breast-feeding early and are weaned on foods… Read More »KWASHIORKOR

What is nutrition disorders? Nutritional disorders are caused by insufficient or excess intake of a given nutrient(s). Some of the nutritional disorders are:- Kwashiorkor Marasmus Scurvy Goitre Rickets Osteomalacia There… Read More »NUTRITION

These are substances other than soap that aid in laundry work. Laundry Processes These refer to the series of activities carried out in cleaning and maintenance of clothes. The processes… Read More »LAUNDRY AGENTS

What is laundry work?. Laundry work is the process of washing, drying, finishing and storing household articles and clothes so as to maintain their original state. Washing Equipment Washing equipment… Read More »LAUNDRY WORK

What is communicable diseases?. Communicable diseases are those that are easily passed on from person to person or from host to person. A host refers to a carrier of disease… Read More »COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

What is environment?.  The surrounding, in which we live in, is known as the environment. It is important to keep our surroundings clean so as to prevent illnesses and the… Read More »ENVIRONMENT