Home science is a discipline which is considered important for the education of women. The value of house keeping has been recognized for the healthy development of a society. It has been possible to develop principles of home science over the years. The discipline of home science recognizes the value of food and nutrition for developing a healthy body. The management of the finances of a home is an equally important function. Food, housing, clothing and the preparation of dresses assume significance in home science.

The care of the health of children and health training are necessary segment of home science. Nursing and health education have also become an independent subject of study. Child development is based on the theoretical and practical findings of Psychology and occupies an important place in home science.

In order to develop a complete discipline of home science, the dimensions of human relations are of vital considerations. All these aspects of home science have been discussed in seven volumes of this encyclopaedic. This is a complete and comprehensive encyclopaedia, first of its kind in India.

Food is the important necessity for every living being; as such, food science has emerged as a distinguished discipline. Quality food, having proper nutritious values and calories is determining factor of sound health.

Herein are compiled some vital issues pertaining to the topic like-Healthful food and need for nutrition education; Food patterns and nutrition; educational programmes in nutrition; Professional training in Nutrition; Teaching -methods; teaching materials; evaluation of methods; Nutrition through education; care of the kitchen, cellar, and store-room; vegetables and fruits; our family's food; and Food for health and enjoyment etc.

House keeping and management have acquired importance as a subject of study in the modern world. It is basically concerned with the skill of family budget and the aesthetic sense of maintaining a house. Most of the families have limited income and have to face the problem of maintaining a reasonable standard of living.

For the girl students and would be teachers the knowledge and skill of keeping a good house and balancing the family budget, are very useful instruments.

This book tries to throw light on these two aspects in a very comprehensive way. It is based on the latest curriculum content in Home Management and House Keeping.

Food, cloth and housing are the three basic needs of all human beings. In the modern civilized world, the textile industry has progressed in a very tremendous way. Human beings like to dress and dress themselves beautifully. It is in this context that knowledge of the beauty and utility of textiles is very significant. Teachers and students alike need to know the basics of textiles, the fabric and the texture and the colour combination of the cloth. Th