Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Home Economics outline · Section C: Foods and Nutrition
Content
Meaning and purpose of food preservation; causes of food spoilage; principles and methods of food preservation.
Objective
Identify agents of food spoilage; describe the principles involved in food preservation and storage; compare the advantages and disadvantages of food preservation methods.
Content
Convenience foods: definition, types, guidelines for selection and use.
Objective
Identify convenience foods; compare the advantages and disadvantages of using convenience foods; identify guidelines for selecting convenience foods.
Content
Food additives: types and uses.
Objective
Identify additives used in foods.
Content
Rechauffe dishes: meaning, reasons and types; rules for preparing them.
Objective
Explain reasons for rechauffe.
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