Grah Vigyan Avam Prasar Shiksha (Home Science and Extension Education)

Authors: Renu Arya & S. Arya

ISBN: 9789383692576

E-ISBN: 9789387869677

Format: Hard Bound

Language: Hindi

Edition: 1st Edition

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Year: 2017

Pages: 678

Size: 7.40 x 9.40 x 2.00 inches

Weight: 1070 Gms

Book Type: Text Book

Overview:

This book on Home Science is designed with simplicity in mind to avoid complexity, using short sentences, simple language, and necessary words in both Hindi and English for easy comprehension. The book is divided into parts: Nutrition, Child Studies, Home Management, Textile Science, Home Science Extension, and Sociology. Each part consists of chapters covering key topics in Home Science. It has been written keeping in mind the curricula of schools and universities in Hindi-speaking regions. The book is particularly useful for competitive exams such as NET, SET, PCS, IAS, and also for undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. entrance exams in Home Science.

Table of Contents:

Part A - Nutrition:

1. Nutrition and Dietetics

2. Nutritional Requirements

3. Nutrients in Food

4. Functions of Food and Classification of Food Items

5. Balanced Diet

6. Plant-based Food

7. Animal-based Food

8. Diet Planning

9. Adulteration in Food

10. Drying of Fruits and Vegetables

11. Food Preservation

Part B - Home Management:

1. Home Management

2. Home Decoration

3. Process of Home Organization

4. Family Budget and Thrift

5. Standard of Living

Part C - Child Development:

1. Growth and Development

2. Child Development

3. Child Welfare Programs

4. Physical Development

5. Language Development

6. Intellectual Development

7. Social Development

8. Child Studies

9. Parenting

10. Child Marriage

11. Social and Religious Restrictions in Marriage

12. Special Children

13. Problematic Children

14. Mentally Disabled Children

15. Criminal Children and Child Development

Part D - Maternal and Child Care:

1. Maternal and Child Care

2. Prenatal Care for Pregnant Women

3. Newborn Nutrition

4. Infant Health and Immunization

5. Infant Diseases

Part E - Introduction to Textile Science and Its Importance:

1. Introduction to Textile Science

2. Spinning and Yarn Production

3. Textile Fibers

4. Fabric Production

5. Textile Decoration

6. Embroidery of India

7. Dyeing and Printing

8. Fabric Care

9. Fabric Washing

10. Detergents and Cleaners

11. Starch and Indigo

Part F - Home Science, Extension, and Sociology:

1. Home Science

2. Home Science Extension Education

3. Sociology and Home Science

4. Extension Education

5. Extension Teaching

6. Communication

7. Adult Education

8. Program Planning

9. Indian Family

10. Family Planning

11. Dowry System and Its Abolition

12. Natural Disasters