Chapter 7
Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts
A. Nutrition, Health and Hygiene
Review Questions
1. “Nutrition affects productivity, income and quality of life”. Write your opinion about this statement.
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2. How is nutrition linked to mental and visual disability and quality of life?
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3. Divide the class into groups. Each group should visit a food service establishment, e.g., canteen/cafeteria, restaurant, street food vendor. Identify the poor hygiene practices related to (a) food hygiene (b) personal hygiene.
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4. Have a class discussion on how hygiene can be improved and food can be rendered safer.
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Divide yourselves into three groups. One group will study the ‘Food’ aspect, the second will study ‘People’ and the third will assess ‘Unit, facilities and equipment’. After listing the various aspects/parts/activities that increase risk of illness, the groups can be asked to give a presentation followed by a discussion on remedial measures.
B. Resource Availability and Management Review Questions
1. Describe time and space resources.
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2. Why is time management necessary?
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3. Discuss the steps in a time and activity plan.
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4. What are the tools in time management?
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5. Define space management. Discuss the principles of planning space inside the home.
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C. Textile Traditions in India
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1. From which historical sources of information can one learn about the antiquity of Indian textile art?
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2. What are the two aspects of cotton production which made the Indian fabrics world famous?
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3. Name some of the areas associated with silk brocade weaving. What are the special characteristics of each?
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4. Why were the Indians called ‘master dyers’ to the world?
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5. What do you associate with the following terms: phulkari, kasuti, kashida, kantha and Chikankari.
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