BASICS OF HOME SCIENCE-I / Dr. Priti Dhankhar

Basics of Home Science–I is a comprehensive, student-oriented textbook specially designed for First Semester students of Indira Gandhi University (IGU), Meerpur, and has been prepared in accordance with the syllabi of IGU Meerpur, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University (CBLU), Kurukshetra University (KUK), Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), and Gurugram University. This wide syllabus coverage makes the book particularly useful for undergraduate Home Science students studying across major universities of Haryana.

The book provides a strong foundation in the major areas of Home Science, including Food and Nutrition, Textiles, Human Growth and Development, Family Resource Management, and Extension Education. It introduces students to essential concepts of food, nutrients, balanced diet and malnutrition; explains textile fibres, yarn and the sewing machine; discusses developmental milestones from infancy to early childhood; and offers practical understanding of the management of time, energy, money and other family resources.

Organised into well-defined units, the book covers Introduction to Home Science, Introduction to Food, Nutrients, Textile Fibres, Sewing Machine, Human Growth and Development, Developmental Milestones, Management of Family Resources, Time Management, Energy Management, Work Simplification, Money Management, Savings, and Extension Education. Its systematic arrangement closely connects academic concepts with practical life skills, making learning easier and more meaningful.

With its simple and accessible language, syllabus-oriented approach, practical explanations, career-focused information and examination-relevant content, Basics of Home Science–I is an ideal textbook as well as a useful reference book for students and teachers of IGU Meerpur, CBLU, Kurukshetra University, MDU and Gurugram University. Beyond helping students prepare effectively for university examinations, the book develops knowledge and skills applicable to nutrition, textiles and apparel, child development, teaching, community development, entrepreneurship and allied professional fields, making it a valuable companion for both academic learning and future career preparation.