DEFINITION OF VEGETABLES Vegetables can be defined as the edible parts of cultivated plants. It could be in roots, leaves, or flowers. It is one of the seasonal and perishable foodstuffs.

PRACTICAL WORK ON VEGETABLES AND FRUIT

MEANING OF LEGUMESThese are the dried seeds of leguminous plants which are edible. They are a cheap source of proteins and are particularly used in vengeance in the diet. These plants belong to the Leguminosae family. Legumes used as food can be divided into two groups namely pulses and oil seeds. Pulses are the dried edible seeds of cultivated legumes such as peas, beans and lentils.

PRACTICAL WORK ON LEGUMES, CEREALS, GRAINS

CONDIMENTS AND SEASONINGCondiments and seasoning either in herbs or spices belong to a group of substances known as a food additive. Food additives, herbs, and spices are usually added to food as so as to improve the flavour, appearance, and texture, and preserve the food. Seasonings are added to food to bring out their natural flavourings, make them more appetizing and stimulate the flow of gastric juices.

MEANING OF MEAL PLANNINGMeal planning is the act of organizing a meal/menu for a person, family or group of people. These can be done when all the food nutrients are considered. No single food can contain all the nutrients needed by the body; also food can also contain two or more nutrients, which is referred to as a mixed diet.

INFANTSCovers the period from birth to a year. It is a period of rapid growth.Dietary needs of infants

PRACTICAL WORK ON SPECIAL NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS.

NUTRITIONAL NEEDS FOR ADULTS AND AGEDAn adult is a person who has reached maturity and is grown in size and strength.Adults are no longer growing, unlike infants and adolescents. However because of the body’s wear and tear the adult will require some nutrients for body maintenance.

PRACTICAL WORK ON NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF ADULT, AGED, PREGNANT AND LACTATING MOTHERS