Focal competence: Applying knowledge of food nutrients based on their composition for healthy meal planning .
1.explain the meaning and importance of foods and nutrition;
2.classify foods based on origin, nutrient content, and functions;
3.Analyze effects of poor nutrition and propose solutions;
4.Identify the function of foods in the body.
5.identify consequences of Poor Nutrition;
6.Identify nutrition related career opportunities.
Focal competence: identifying the sources and functions of food nutrients
1.explain food and food nutrients;
2.identify the various classes of food nutrients;
3.discuss sources of food nutrients;
4.explain the functions of food nutrients in the body;
5.distinguish between nutrient deficiency and excess disorders.
6.select appropriate food base on their nutrients
7.identify diet related disease and their prevention
Focal competence: Choosing appropriate local foods based on nutritive value
1.identify different types of Nigerian foods;
2.classify Nigerian foods based on their role in the body;
3.explain major nutrients in different types of Nigerian foods.
4.Relate nutritional knowledge to familiar, culturally relevant foods
Focal competence: Applying the principles of an adequate diet in promoting good nutrition and health.
1.explain the meaning and importance of an adequate diet;
2.identify the characteristics of an adequate diet;
3.identify each component of an adequate diet;
4.explain the factors that influence dietary adequacy.
Focal competence: Applying the principles of an adequate diet in promoting good nutrition and health.
Focal competence: Selecting and using basic tools/utensils and equipment in food preparation and cooking.
1.distinguish between kitchen tools, equipment, and utensils;
2.classify kitchen tools and equipment into cooking equipment and serving utensils with examples;
3.identify the correct methods for cleaning, drying, and storing various kitchen tools;
4.compare the functions, advantages, and disadvantages of local and modern utensils.
Focal competence: Selecting and using basic tools/utensils and equipment in food preparation and cooking.
Focal competence: Applying appropriate tools and methods in preparing and presenting common local dishes effectively.
1.state the meaning and importance of food preparation;
2.explain the importance of personal hygiene in food handling;
3.discuss safe food handling, hygiene, and practices;
4.identify the basic steps in food preparation.
Focal competence: Applying appropriate tools and methods in preparing and presenting common local dishes effectively.
1.state the meaning and importance of food preparation;
2.explain the importance of personal hygiene in food handling;
3.discuss safe food handling, hygiene, and practices;
4.identify the basic steps in food preparation.
Focal competence: Preparing and serving common local dishes using basic cooking methods
1.Identify each cooking method and its purpose;
2.identify common kitchen accidents and demonstrate appropriate first aid responses and preventive measures to it;
3.discuss the importance of selecting fresh, seasonal, and locally available ingredients;
4.describe methods for minimizing food waste during meal preparation;
Focal competence: Preparing and serving common local dishes using basic cooking methods