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 Date: 24th October - 28th October, 2022 Topic: Clothing Repair         Clothing or garment repair is the process of mending or repairing clothing articles. When clothes becomes old or worn out , they tend to tear. It's is very important to mend them immediately.             Importance of Clothing Repair  I. It gives the clothes and the wearer good appearance. II. Proper garment repair helps to prolong the life span and usefulness of clothes. III. It keeps the wardrobe tidy. IV. It saves the money that could have been used to buy new clothes.  V. Immediate repair prevents more damage to garments.         Types of Garment Repairs and  Procedures 1. Lost or worn fastenings: such as buttons and button holes. I. Sew on any lost or loose  buttons. II. Mend worn buttonholes by stitching over them with buttonhole stitches. III. Loose and missing fastenings should be fastened ,replaced as so...

 Date : 24th October - 28th October ,2022 Topic : SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION( STI).             Sexually transmitted infection are referred to as infectious diseases or illnesses that are passed from one person to another through sexual intercourse or contact.              Types of Sexually Transmitted Infection       There are different types of sexually transmitted infection namely; a. Gonorrhoeal: it is caused by a bacteria and spread by having sex with an infected person. Symptoms;  i. Painful urination ii. Itching iii. Discharge from private part (iv) Infertility i.e inability to reproduce. Treatment: it is treated with antibiotics  Prevention : by avoiding unsafe sexual activities  b. Syphillis : it is caused by a bacteria. It is contacted when an infected person has sexual intercourse with an uninfected person.  Symptoms: i. Fever ii. Ashes iii. Rashes iv. Hairless v....

 Date: 17th October - 21st October 2022 Topic: METHODS OF COOKING I       Food may be cooked in many ways. There are two types of heating methods in cooking; wet method which includes boiling, stewing, frying and steaming) and dry methods baking, roasting and grilling). The common methods includes; Boiling  Stewing Steaming Baking Frying Sauteing Grilling Poaching Braising  1. Steaming : this is a moist method of cooking by steam from boiling liquid(water). The food may or may not come in direct contact with the liquid while the food is being cooked. Steaming can also be carried out in high pressure by means of a pressure cooker or when it is combined with dry heat in the oven.                      Foods Suitable For Steaming  i. Small pieces of meat e.g cutlets,chops  ii. Fresh and dried fruits  iii. Small fish or fillet e.g cod steaks  iv. Puddings, suet pastry,batter mixtures...

 Date: 17th October - 21st October 2022 Topic : Table Laying( Practical)  Instruction: use the video and diagrams below to form a short note on what you see and understand. Write out the tips for all the types of table setting in the video and pictures.  Click here for your video  a. Buffet setting. b. Basic place setting C. Casual/Informal place setting. d. Formal place setting. The images below shows some tips in remembering the placement of the utensils. Jot them down in your notes neatly. Informal setting Every setting consists of FORKS… but a good visual trick is to drop the R and visualize the O as your plate. Forks go on the left, O is your plate, Knives to the right of the plate (with the sharp edge facing the plate) and the Spoon goes to the right of the knife. Formal setting B.M.W place setting trick. This acronym lets you know bread will be placed on the left of the charger, the meal will be in the center and water will be on the right.  A similar tr...

 Date : 17th October - 21st October 2022 Topic: ADOLESCENCE           Adolescence is referred to as the stage between childhood and adulthood which is a period of growing up. An adolescent is neither a child nor an adult. It is a period of time when a person matures and moves from childhood to adulthood. Adolescents have some special needs and some problems which affects his or her relationships with his or her parents and other people around him or her.     The stages of adolescence can be sub - divide into two groups. They include;  a. Early Adolescence: This stage is the early stage of adolescence which begins from 12years and stops at 15years. b. Late Adolescence: This period start from  16years and stops at 21years.                   Characteristics of Adolescence        The characteristics of adolescence will be discussed under the following sub - hearings. ...

 Date: 17th October - 21 October 2022  Instruction: do not copy or draw the images please. They are just for you to see and have a better understanding of the note.  Topic: Household Linen       Household linen is referred to as articles used in the home to enhance beauty and serve other purposes in the home. These articles are used depending on the effect and reasons for which they are chosen. They include bathroom linen, table clothes and bed linen.                    Types of Household Linen         There are various types of household linen used in the home. They include  a. Bathroom Linen : These are materials specifically for bathroom. Examples include  I. Bath towels; used for wiping and drying the body.  II. Face towel; used for wiping the face during bath or when sweating.  III. Shower curtain; prevents water from flowing to the other areas of the bathroo...

 Date: 12th October, 2022  Topic : Consumer Challenges and Rights          A consumer is a person or any person who purchases and uses goods and services to satisfy personal or household needs. Goods are objects or items such as bread, food ,clothes etc. Services are work performed by one person for another person e.g hair cuts,medical services ,sewing a dress for someone ,dental care etc.                 Rights Of the Consumer         The consumer is entitled to the following rights  1. The right to safety  2. The right to choose what he/she wants  3. The rights to redress  4. The right to be informed about the goods and services being paid for.  5. The right to be heard. 6. The right to consumer education.                 Challenges of the Consumer.        Challenges or problems of the consumer includes...

 Date: 12th October, 2022  Topic: MEAL MANAGEMENT.         Meal Planning is the action of deciding meals in advance using your schedule, preferences, foods on hand, seasonal produce, sale items, etc.  It can also be defined as taking the time to plan nutritious meals for a specified time or period.              It is necessary to plan a meal for people in different physiological conditions. This will aid to provide a balanced diet that will meet the nutritional requirements for growth, body building, energy supply and body protection from deficiency diseases. Consequently, meal planning usually leads to grocery shopping once a week, for only the items needed and having others (e.g. family) involved in creating the menu.             General Principles of Meal Planning          In planning a meal, the most important facts that must be put into consideration is ...

Date: 12th October 2022 Topic: Time and Energy Management In Food Preparation.                 Time management is the process of planning, organising, implementing and evaluating the use of time in order to accomplish or perform certain tasks or duties. In other words, Time and energy management is the process of proper use of planned time and energy to carry out food preparation without fatigue. (i.e after meal preparation, the homemaker or food handler is still full of energy)             Energy is the ability which enables us to do work. It is human resources, everyone has energy to use but the one we have is limited. Energy management is the process of planning and controlling the use of energy in order to preserve it. When energy is properly managed more tasks can be accomplished in a shorter time without much fatigue.                          ...

 Date : 12th October 2022  Topic: Care Of Family Clothing and Household Linen          Family clothing refers to garments, dresses or articles we place on the body to prevent exposure, beautify or adorn it.  Care and maintenance of family clothing is a process of keeping clothing clean and in a good condition in order for clothes to be durable and last long. This includes repairs,washing,ironing and storing away. Clothing is an article placed on our body for protection, beautification and adornment.            Care of family clothing is necessary because they can promote or impair the health of family members. These clothing should be well cared for by washing them regularly to prevent diseases. Clothing articles includes dresses, shoes, jeweleries, hats etc.            Reasons For the Care of Family Clothing   Clothing is very necessary for human beings and they require good managem...

 Date  Topic: PUBERTY AND MENSTRUATION         Puberty is a phase in human in human development which comes with noticeable changes in some parts of the body. It occurs in boys and girls during which their sexual organs develop and they become capable of having children.                     Signs Of Puberty          Once a girl or boy has reached puberty stage, he or she will notice the following physical changes.            Changes in Girls  a. The breast develop  b. The pelvic bone develops making the hips wider  c. Hair begins to appear around the public area and under the armpits  d. Pimples appear on the faces of some girls  e. The sex glands known as ovaries which are dormant in childhood begins active work.  f. Menstruation starts.           Changes in Boys  a. The shape of the ...

 Date : 4th September - 7th September, 2022 Topic: Careers Associated With Food and Nutrition.          There are various career opportunities which are open to those who have formal training in foods and nutrition. They include  1. Food scientist: Nutritionist studies the basic chemical ,biochemical, physical and biophysical properties of food and their constituents. He is more involved in research and development.  2. Caterer: A nutritionist can be self employed by setting up a catering services, attending to the catering needs of the public especially during parties, dinners and on ceremonial occasions. He can also open a food canteen as a food vendor or fast food operator. 3. Food Technologist: This are the people involved in the application of the knowledge of food science to the processing of foods so as to preserve them, improve flavour, texture ,appearance and other desirable properties. He carries out research and manufactured food from b...

 Date: 4th September - 7th September ,2022  Topic: Management In Food Preparation  Food preparation is the process of making food ready for consumption. This may be by cooking, milling or filleting. Milling is the process of removing the embryo and the outer layer of cereals and grains to leave the white interior for use while filleting is the removal of bones from fish or meat.  Cooking can be defined as the preparation of food to bring about both physical and chemical changes such as breaking down of connective tissues in meat and softening of the cellulose in plant tissues.                    Reasons For Cooking Food  I. To make it safe to consume as some bacteria that can cause illness are killed  II. To make it soft and easier to swallow and digest.  III. To make it more attractive or improve its appearance  IV. To introduce variety in the diet. V. To destroy micro organisms that causes f...

 Date: 4th October - 7th October 2022  Topic: Decision Making            Decision making the act of selecting or deciding from two or more alternatives. It is the act of making a choice or making up one's mind from a particular action. When faced with one cause of action, there will be no decision making.                    Steps In Decision Making  There are different steps involved in decision making. They include  I. Identify the decision to be made:               This involves noticing that there is a problem and then defining the situation or problem that requires a decision. For example your problem could be buying a new pair of shoes and making a choice that fits. To do this you have to consider  a. The purpose of the shoe  b. Your budget  c. The type of shoe and colour  II. List the alternatives :      ...

Date: 4th October - 7th October 2022 Topic: Decision Making             Decision is the action taken in selecting or deciding from two or more alternatives. It is the act of making a choice or making up one's mind from a particular action. When faced with one cause of action, there will be no decision making.                    Steps In Decision Making  There are different steps involved in decision making. They include  I. Identify the decision to be made  II. List the alternatives  III. Choose the best alternatives  IV. Act on your decision  V. Evaluate your decision.                 Factors that Influence Decision Making         The decisions we make are usually influenced by many factors. They include  I. Family: family members influence your decision by helping in one way or the other. 2. Friends: fr...