CBSE home science
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In 2010, what are the changes suggested by ICMR in the daily needs of calories for lactating women when her child is between 0-6 months and between 6-12 months?
The changes suggested by ICMR
i) 0-6 months -600 calories
ii) 6-12 months – 520 calories
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List two salient features of MGNREGA.
salient features of MGNREGA-
- 100 days per year of guaranteed wage employment
- Unemployment allowance.
- Builds infrastructure like roads, toilets etc.
- Run by gram panchayat for a rural area.
- It is meant for unskilled labour.
- Only job card holders are eligible.
- 1/3 rd labour force is women
- No contractors allowed.
Your sister is a home science graduate with a special interest in Nutrition. Suggest her two employment opportunities which will help her to enhance her skills in the area of her interest.
- She should Work in a bakery shop.
- She should Work in a kitchen as an assistant to a chef.
- She can take cookery classes.
How will you convince the members of a family to regularly save some portion of their income?
Regularly saving some portion of income helps us in -
- Inflation,
- Emergencies/unforeseen expenses,
- Provide security,
- Meet future goals
- retirement
- Raise standard of living
Give two advantages of washing clothes with a soap.
Advantages of washing clothes with soap -
- Economical
- Eco-friendly
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