Introduction to Home Economics

Home Economics can best be defined as:

• The study of only cooking and sewing

• The study of everything that helps to improve the home and family living

• The study of fashion, decoration and everything about clothes alone

• The study of science and technology also machines

The main focus of Home Economics is to:

• Teach people to become teachers

• Improve the home, family life, and nutrition

• Make money for the school

• Study biology and chemistry

How many areas of specialization are there in Home Economics?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

Which of the following is NOT an area of specialization in Home Economics?

• Foods and Nutrition

• Home Management

• Accounting and Banking

• Clothing and Textile

The area that deals with meal planning, food functions, and nutrition is:

• Home Management

• Foods and Nutrition

• Child Development

• Consumer Education

The study of how to use family resources such as time, money, and energy is called:

• Housing and Interior Decoration

• Home Management

• Clothing and Textile

• Family Living

Which branch of Home Economics studies how children grow and develop?

• Child Development and Care

• Foods and Nutrition

• Fine Art

• Consumer Education

The area that teaches wise decision-making in buying goods and services is:

• Home Management

• Consumer Awareness and Education

• Child Development and general care

• Fashion Design and garment making

The branch that deals with planning space and decorating the home is:

• Family Living

• Housing and Interior Decoration

• Home Management

• Food and Nutrition

The branch that helps maintain good family relationships is:

• Family Living

• Consumer Education

• Economics

• Housing and Decoration