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Introduction to Science6 Topics|1 Quiz
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Human Development8 Topics|1 Quiz
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Family Health10 Topics|1 Quiz
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Meaning of Health (Concept of Health)
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Ways of Maintaining Good Health
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Personal Cleanliness
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Methods of Keeping the Home Clean
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Advantages of Personal Hygiene
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Factors That Lead to Low Levels of Personal Hygiene
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Disadvantages of not Observing Personal Cleanliness (Poor Hygiene)
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Cleaning Agents
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Family Health Challenge
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Family Health Evaluation Questions
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Meaning of Health (Concept of Health)
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Family Health (Sanitation)6 Topics|1 Quiz
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Family Health (Nutrition)10 Topics|3 Quizzes
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Drug and Substance Abuse5 Topics|1 Quiz
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Reproductive System7 Topics|1 Quiz
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Environmental Pollution: Air Pollution5 Topics|1 Quiz
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Soil Pollution4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Water Pollution6 Topics|1 Quiz
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Deficiency Diseases
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Topic Content:
- Definition of Deficiency Diseases
- Causes and Symptoms of Deficiency Diseases
- Key Points
What are Deficiency Diseases?
Deficiency diseases are diseases caused by a lack of one or more essential nutrients in the body.
They occur when a person does not get enough vitamins, minerals, proteins, or
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1)the six classes of food are
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats and oil
Mineral salt
Vitamin and
Water
2) Balance diet is a diet that contains all the classes of food in the right proportion
3) functions carbohydrates:they are energy giving food
Functions of Proteins:They are body building food and repair worn out tissues
Functions of Fats and oil: They provide energy , protection and support for cell
List the six classes of food
1. Carbohydrate
2. Protein
3. fats and oil
4. vitamins
5. minerals
6. water
Balance diet is a meal that contain the six classes of food in the right proportion.
Carbohydrate: they are energy giving foods.
Protein: they build up and repair the worn out body cells
Fats and oil: they protect and support the cells