Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts
CBSE · Class 11 · Home Science
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Overview
Health, nutrition, hygiene, time, space, and textile traditions form a connected set of concerns in daily life. Health is a state of complete mental, physical and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease. Nutrition supports health, while hygiene and sanitation reduce disease. Time and sp
Key Concepts
Health is complete mental
Health is complete mental, physical and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease. Social health, mental health, and physical health are th
Primary health care is the first
Primary health care is the first contact with the health system. Secondary health care is referral to district hospitals or specialised hospitals. Ter
Nutrition supports growth
Nutrition supports growth, body maintenance, and well-being. There are more than 50 nutrients in food. Macronutrients are fat, protein, carbohydrate a
Malnutrition is a deviation from normal
Malnutrition is a deviation from normal nutrition. Undernutrition means inadequate intake of nutrients. Overnutrition means excess intake of nutrients
Undernutrition reduces body weight and harms
Undernutrition reduces body weight and harms immunity, cognitive development, and growth. Low birth weight is a major concern. Iodine deficiency cause
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and dimensions of health
- Explain the link between nutrition, health, and disease
- Identify the effects of undernutrition and overnutrition
- Recognise the role of hygiene and sanitation in preventing food-borne diseases
- Understand time management as a resource skill
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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