Home Science For Class XII

This book, Saraswati Home Science-XII is written according to the new syllabus prescribed by CBSE, New Delhi for the students. It is written in a simple and easy langauge so that all categories—below average and intelligent students may be benefitted.

This book has been divided into six units. Different Fields of Home Science—Human Development: Lifespan Approach (Part II), Nutrition for Self, Family and Community, Money Management and Consumer Education, Apparel: Designing, Selction and Care, Community Development and Extension (Part II), Career Options after Home Science Education and Practicals have been dealt within each unit. In this way it covers the entire syllabus. At the end of each chapter important questions and their answers are given, so that students may prepare themselves fully for the examination. Another salient feature of this book is that all the different fields have been covered in one single book and now there is no need to buy separate book for each unit. Solved Question Paper is also given at the end of this book.

1. Growth and Development—Domains and Principles

2. Adolescence

3. Influences on Identity Formation

4. Specific Issues and Concerns

5. Adulthood

6. Late Adulthood/Old Age

7. Food Groups and Selection of Foods

8. Meal Planning

9. Planning Meals for the Family

10. Modification of Diet (Pregnancy and Lactation)

11. Diet during Illness

12. Therapeutic Modification in Different Diseases

13. Food Safety and Quality

14. Family Income

15. Savings and Investments

16. Consumer Protection and Education

17. Consumer Protection Amendment Act 2011

18. Application of Elements of Art and Principles of Design in Designing Apparel

19. Selection and Purchase of Fabrics

20. Factors Influencing the Selection of Clothes

21. Care, Maintenance and Storage of Clothes

22. Water Safety

23. Income Generating Schemes

24. Career Options in Various Fields of Home Science