Unit IV: Human Food, Home Science & Clothing – ICAR AIEEA PG ABM Guide 🥗👗
This unit focuses on the basics of human food and nutrition, child development, home science resource management, and clothing and textile — all as per the ICAR AIEEA PG ABM syllabus.
🍎 1. Basics of Human Food and Nutrition
- Food groups: Energy-yielding (carbs, fats), body-building (proteins), and protective foods (vitamins, minerals)
- Balanced Diet: Composition for various age groups (child, adolescent, pregnant women)
- Macronutrients & Micronutrients: Role, deficiency symptoms (e.g. night blindness, scurvy, anemia)
- Common deficiency diseases and remedies
🏡 2. Basics of Home and Family Resource Management
- Meal planning and food budgeting
- Food hygiene, safety, and storage methods
- Time and energy management in households
- Importance of home science in rural livelihood and women empowerment
👚 3. Clothing and Textile
- Types of fibers: Natural (cotton, silk, wool) vs Synthetic (nylon, polyester)
- Yarn and fabric construction (spinning, weaving, knitting basics)
- Dyeing, printing, and finishing of textiles
- Clothing selection for different age groups and activities
📘 References & Suggested Study Materials
- ICAR ABM Guide – NIPA Publications / R. Gupta
- ICAR e-Courses Portal – ecourses.icar.gov.in
- Home Science Basics – TNAU Agritech Portal
📝 Preparation Tips
- Make a chart of major nutrients with sources and deficiencies
- Revise fabric types and care techniques
- Use previous year questions for matching and MCQs from nutrition & textiles
Note: The examples provided above are for better understanding. Please ensure you study all topics listed in the official ICAR AIEEA PG syllabus thoroughly.
