The Fundamentals of Family and Consumer Sciences
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Copyright: 2023
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The Fundamentals of Family and Consumer Sciences is intended to be a comprehensive and up to date reference text for students of Family and Consumer Sciences, human development, family studies and nutrition. This text will be a major source of information to health care professionals seeking to understand related issues that are sometimes complicated by social and economic circumstances of the family and their environment.
The practical nature of this book originates from over 25 years of the author’s teaching, research, and service as well as observing other health care professionals in the field. In this book, the author aims to examine phases of growth and development, aspects of pregnancy, substance abuse and mental health as they unfold throughout the life span. Students reading this book will gain theoretical understanding empirical foundations in which to become critical thinkers, to engage in instructional interaction, career opportunities, and evaluate outcomes.
In this book, the author attempts to present case studies that are relevant to family and consumer sciences and human development that are interesting, stimulating, and that lend themselves to understanding the relationship between human needs and services. The organization of the case studies suggested activities is such that it facilitates a logical and systematic model of instruction in family and consumer sciences. The family and consumer sciences content works well to challenge students to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills concerning individuals, families, and the community.
Although the book is used primarily as an instruction tool, the material is also helpful to other health care professionals, especially those in public health, cooperative extension, dietetics, and nursing.
UNIT 1
CHAPTER 1: Family and Consumer Sciences as a Profession
History of the Profession
Definition of Family and Consumer Sciences
Mission Statement for Family and Consumer Sciences
The Body of Knowledge
Life and Legacy of Ellen H. Swallow Richards
Timeline of Family and Consumer Sciences
History of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
International Federation of Home Economics
Cross-Cultural: Food Consumption Patterns
Case Study: Family and Consumer Study
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
UNIT II
CHAPTER 2: Phases of Growth and Development
Development of Infants
Physical Growth and Development
Growth of Independence, Ages 6-12
Early Adolescence, Ages 12-15
Teenage Years
Young Adulthood
Adulthood
Older Adults
Special Needs
Case Study: Growth and Development
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 3: Aspects of Family Living
Family and Human Relations
Child Development
Disabilities in Developing Young Children
Parenting Issues
Human Sexuality
Substance Abuse
Mental Health
Housing and Interior Design
Family and Resource Management
Consumer Education
Case Study: Parenting
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
UNIT III
CHAPTER 4: Textile and Apparel
Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Production
Textile Design
Textile Industry
Social Media: Influence on the Fashion Industry
Technological Development
Case Study: Buying Clothes
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 5: Postsecondary and Two-Year College
Postsecondary
On the Job Training
Adult Education
Job Retraining
Vocational Training
Occupational Training
Case Study: Entrepreneur
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
UNIT IV
CHAPTER 6: Overview of Nutrition
Definition of Nutrition
Nutrients
Functions
Classifications
Healthy Eating
The Food Guide Pyramid
Milk Group
Meat Group
Fruit Group
Vegetable Group
Bread Cereal Rice and Pasta Group
Recommended Daily Dietary Allowance
Case Study: Healthy Eating
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
UNIT V
CHAPTER 7: Classification of Carbohydrates
Monosaccharides
Glucose
Fructose
Galactose
Disaccharides
Lactose
Maltose
Sucrose
Polysaccharides
Glycogen
Cellulose
Functions of Carbohydrates
Digestion and Absorption
Effect of High and Low Blood Glucose Level
Case Study: Lactose Intolerance
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 8: Proteins
Functions of Proteins
Digestion and Absorption
Complete and Incomplete Proteins
Inadequate Protein Intake
Case Study: Girls with ALL (Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia)
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 9: Fats and Other Lipids
Functions of Fats
Sources of Fat
Digestion, Absorption, and Utilization
Case Study: Fats and Lipids
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 10: Metabolism of Nutrients
Metabolism, Anabolism, Catabolism
Gluconeogenesis
Glycogenesis
Case Study: Steatorrhea
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 11: Overview of Vitamins
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Case Study: Vitamins
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 12: Minerals
Macrominerals
Microminerals or Trace Elements
Water
Distribution of Water in the Body
Water Intake
Case Study: Gastrointestinal Disorder
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
UNIT VI
CHAPTER 13: Nutrition During Pregnancy
History
Physiological Changes
Complications of Pregnancy
Nutritional Deficiencies
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Dietary Supplementation
Dietary Recommendation
Lactation
Case Study: Pregnancy
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 14: Nutritional Risks and Substance Abuse
Alcohol Abuse
Nutritional Risks in Cigarette Smokers
Nutritional Risk and Marijuana Usage
Case Study: Alcoholic Abuse in Maturity Onset Diabetes
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
UNIT VII
CHAPTER 15: Eating Disorders
Bulimia
Etiology
Treatment Approach
Anorexia Nervosa
Characteristics of the Anorexic Patient
Case Study: Patient with Anorexia Nervosa
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 16: Governmental Programs
Food Insecurity
Lead Screening
Nutrition Standards and Food Labels
Case Study: Government Program
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 17: Communication and Interview Skills
Family and Consumer Sciences in a Service-Oriented Field
Nutrition Counseling
Skillful Interviewing Techniques
Case Study: Diet Counseling
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 18: Career Opportunities in Family and Consumer Sciences
Case Study: Career Opportunities for a Dietetic Student
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 19: The Elderly
Life Span
The Aging Process
Understanding the Dynamics of Aging
Theories of Aging
Sensory Losses
Cognitive Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Psychosocial Development
Physical Fitness
Nutritional Requirements
Skilled Care Facilities
Nutritional Programs
Case Study: Communication With an Elderly
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
GLOSSARY
PHOTO CREDITS
INDEX
Lurline V. Whittaker, Ph.D., is an associate professor of Family and Consumer Sciences at Morgan State University where she teaches undergraduate courses in Family and Consumer Sciences. She earned the Ph.D. degree in Home Economics Education at The Pennsylvania State University; MPH from the School of Public Health - Johns Hopkins University; M.S. in Home Economics from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana; and the Bachelor of Science degree from Tuskegee University.
She is the author of The Fundamentals of Contemporary Nutrition published by McGraw Hill College Custom Series. Other publications include a monograph and a number of articles in textbooks and professional journals. Dr. Whittaker is a certified nutritionist and dietitian and served as a nutrition consultant at several Head Start Centers in Baltimore, Maryland. She is a member of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
As the former Acting Chair for the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, she served as the coordinator for the Accreditation of the Family and Consumer Sciences program from the Council for Accreditation of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences through 2030. Dr. Whittaker has received awards for her scholarship including National Institutes of Health and Faculty Innovation Award from Morgan State University. With over 25 years of teaching at the undergraduate level, she taught courses in early childhood development, marriage and family relations, parenting, human sexuality and behavior, orientation to family and consumer sciences, exit seminar in family and consumer sciences, and entrepreneurship in family and consumer sciences.
The Fundamentals of Family and Consumer Sciences is intended to be a comprehensive and up to date reference text for students of Family and Consumer Sciences, human development, family studies and nutrition. This text will be a major source of information to health care professionals seeking to understand related issues that are sometimes complicated by social and economic circumstances of the family and their environment.
The practical nature of this book originates from over 25 years of the author’s teaching, research, and service as well as observing other health care professionals in the field. In this book, the author aims to examine phases of growth and development, aspects of pregnancy, substance abuse and mental health as they unfold throughout the life span. Students reading this book will gain theoretical understanding empirical foundations in which to become critical thinkers, to engage in instructional interaction, career opportunities, and evaluate outcomes.
In this book, the author attempts to present case studies that are relevant to family and consumer sciences and human development that are interesting, stimulating, and that lend themselves to understanding the relationship between human needs and services. The organization of the case studies suggested activities is such that it facilitates a logical and systematic model of instruction in family and consumer sciences. The family and consumer sciences content works well to challenge students to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills concerning individuals, families, and the community.
Although the book is used primarily as an instruction tool, the material is also helpful to other health care professionals, especially those in public health, cooperative extension, dietetics, and nursing.
UNIT 1
CHAPTER 1: Family and Consumer Sciences as a Profession
History of the Profession
Definition of Family and Consumer Sciences
Mission Statement for Family and Consumer Sciences
The Body of Knowledge
Life and Legacy of Ellen H. Swallow Richards
Timeline of Family and Consumer Sciences
History of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
International Federation of Home Economics
Cross-Cultural: Food Consumption Patterns
Case Study: Family and Consumer Study
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
UNIT II
CHAPTER 2: Phases of Growth and Development
Development of Infants
Physical Growth and Development
Growth of Independence, Ages 6-12
Early Adolescence, Ages 12-15
Teenage Years
Young Adulthood
Adulthood
Older Adults
Special Needs
Case Study: Growth and Development
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 3: Aspects of Family Living
Family and Human Relations
Child Development
Disabilities in Developing Young Children
Parenting Issues
Human Sexuality
Substance Abuse
Mental Health
Housing and Interior Design
Family and Resource Management
Consumer Education
Case Study: Parenting
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
UNIT III
CHAPTER 4: Textile and Apparel
Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Production
Textile Design
Textile Industry
Social Media: Influence on the Fashion Industry
Technological Development
Case Study: Buying Clothes
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 5: Postsecondary and Two-Year College
Postsecondary
On the Job Training
Adult Education
Job Retraining
Vocational Training
Occupational Training
Case Study: Entrepreneur
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
UNIT IV
CHAPTER 6: Overview of Nutrition
Definition of Nutrition
Nutrients
Functions
Classifications
Healthy Eating
The Food Guide Pyramid
Milk Group
Meat Group
Fruit Group
Vegetable Group
Bread Cereal Rice and Pasta Group
Recommended Daily Dietary Allowance
Case Study: Healthy Eating
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
UNIT V
CHAPTER 7: Classification of Carbohydrates
Monosaccharides
Glucose
Fructose
Galactose
Disaccharides
Lactose
Maltose
Sucrose
Polysaccharides
Glycogen
Cellulose
Functions of Carbohydrates
Digestion and Absorption
Effect of High and Low Blood Glucose Level
Case Study: Lactose Intolerance
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 8: Proteins
Functions of Proteins
Digestion and Absorption
Complete and Incomplete Proteins
Inadequate Protein Intake
Case Study: Girls with ALL (Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia)
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 9: Fats and Other Lipids
Functions of Fats
Sources of Fat
Digestion, Absorption, and Utilization
Case Study: Fats and Lipids
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 10: Metabolism of Nutrients
Metabolism, Anabolism, Catabolism
Gluconeogenesis
Glycogenesis
Case Study: Steatorrhea
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 11: Overview of Vitamins
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Case Study: Vitamins
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 12: Minerals
Macrominerals
Microminerals or Trace Elements
Water
Distribution of Water in the Body
Water Intake
Case Study: Gastrointestinal Disorder
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
UNIT VI
CHAPTER 13: Nutrition During Pregnancy
History
Physiological Changes
Complications of Pregnancy
Nutritional Deficiencies
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Dietary Supplementation
Dietary Recommendation
Lactation
Case Study: Pregnancy
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 14: Nutritional Risks and Substance Abuse
Alcohol Abuse
Nutritional Risks in Cigarette Smokers
Nutritional Risk and Marijuana Usage
Case Study: Alcoholic Abuse in Maturity Onset Diabetes
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
UNIT VII
CHAPTER 15: Eating Disorders
Bulimia
Etiology
Treatment Approach
Anorexia Nervosa
Characteristics of the Anorexic Patient
Case Study: Patient with Anorexia Nervosa
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 16: Governmental Programs
Food Insecurity
Lead Screening
Nutrition Standards and Food Labels
Case Study: Government Program
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 17: Communication and Interview Skills
Family and Consumer Sciences in a Service-Oriented Field
Nutrition Counseling
Skillful Interviewing Techniques
Case Study: Diet Counseling
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 18: Career Opportunities in Family and Consumer Sciences
Case Study: Career Opportunities for a Dietetic Student
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
CHAPTER 19: The Elderly
Life Span
The Aging Process
Understanding the Dynamics of Aging
Theories of Aging
Sensory Losses
Cognitive Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Psychosocial Development
Physical Fitness
Nutritional Requirements
Skilled Care Facilities
Nutritional Programs
Case Study: Communication With an Elderly
Suggested Activities: Questions and Problems
GLOSSARY
PHOTO CREDITS
INDEX
Lurline V. Whittaker, Ph.D., is an associate professor of Family and Consumer Sciences at Morgan State University where she teaches undergraduate courses in Family and Consumer Sciences. She earned the Ph.D. degree in Home Economics Education at The Pennsylvania State University; MPH from the School of Public Health - Johns Hopkins University; M.S. in Home Economics from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana; and the Bachelor of Science degree from Tuskegee University.
She is the author of The Fundamentals of Contemporary Nutrition published by McGraw Hill College Custom Series. Other publications include a monograph and a number of articles in textbooks and professional journals. Dr. Whittaker is a certified nutritionist and dietitian and served as a nutrition consultant at several Head Start Centers in Baltimore, Maryland. She is a member of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
As the former Acting Chair for the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, she served as the coordinator for the Accreditation of the Family and Consumer Sciences program from the Council for Accreditation of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences through 2030. Dr. Whittaker has received awards for her scholarship including National Institutes of Health and Faculty Innovation Award from Morgan State University. With over 25 years of teaching at the undergraduate level, she taught courses in early childhood development, marriage and family relations, parenting, human sexuality and behavior, orientation to family and consumer sciences, exit seminar in family and consumer sciences, and entrepreneurship in family and consumer sciences.