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PERSONAL HYGIENE AND CLEANLINESS
Here's a simple summary on Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness • Keeping ourselves clean and healthy • Important habits: 1. Brushing teeth twice a day 2. Washing hands with soap (especially after using the toilet and before eating) 3. Taking regular baths or showers 4. Wearing clean clothes • Why it matters: 1. Staying healthy and feeling fresh 2. Preventing germs and illnesses 3. Feeling confident and happy about ourselves!
Food Preparation and Safety
Food Preparation and Safety 1. Washing Hands: Before handling food, wash hands with soap and clean water. 2. Clean Surfaces: Keep kitchen surfaces and utensils clean. 3. Handling Food: Handle food gently, and store it properly. 4. Cooking Food: Cook food thoroughly to avoid germs. 5. Food Storage: Store food in covered containers and keep it fresh. Important Rules 1. Wash fruits and vegetables before eating. 2. Don't touch food with dirty hands. 3. Keep raw and cooked food separate. NB: Let's Eat Safe and Healthy Food to stay healthy always.
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Home Economics Year 3 Third Term 2024/2025 Academic Session
About Lesson

Introduction

In this topic, we’ll dwell more on the importance of handling and preparing food safely to prevent foodborne illnesses and maintain good health. We’ll cover key concepts such as:

1. Personal hygiene and cleanliness
2. Safe food handling and storage
3. Cooking and reheating food properly
4. Preventing cross-contamination

By learning about food preparation and safety, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to prepare delicious and healthy meals while keeping yourself and others safe!

Washing Hands 

1. Demonstrate proper hand washing technique before handling food.
 2. Have students practice hand washing.

Food Safety Rules

  1. Wash fruits and vegetables before eating.
  2. Keep raw and cooked food separate.
  3. Store food properly.

Preparing a Simple Recipe 

  1. Choose a simple recipe (e.g., fruit salad).
  2. Demonstrate safe food handling and preparation techniques.
  3. Have pupils assist or participate in preparing the recipe.

Conclusion

Review key food safety rules and Encourage the pupils to practice safe food preparation at home.

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