The following defines terms used in this Integrated Resource Package as they pertain to home economics.
| American system of measurement | Similar to the imperial system of measurementbased on ounces, pounds, gallons, quarts, pints, cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons. |
| career | Paid and unpaid positions held by an individual, of which occupation is only one; includes work-related roles and volunteer activities. |
| care giving | Caring for self and others by attending to social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and physical aspects of growth and development; can occur in both family and professional contexts. |
| culture | A group of individuals or a society sharing common characteristics, patterns of behaviour, beliefs, or values. Cultures may be ethnic, national, religious, workplace-centred, or social. | drop spindle | A simple tool used to draw and twist fibres into yarn. An inexpensive drop spindle may be made by piercing a potato with a headed nail. | eating habits | Patterns or practices of food consumption based on why, when, how, where, and what a person eats. |
| elements of design | Line, form, space, colour, and texture; these components can be arranged to produce desired effects. |
| environment | The physical, social, intellectual, aesthetic, and emotional surroundings that individuals and families adapt to and modify. |
| family | In one form or another, the basic unit of all societies. Familes are expected to perform certain functions, including providing the following: an economic base for the physical maintenance and care of family members; an environment for growth, development, and socialization of its members; and a unit for bringing new members into society and nurturing them thoughout life. Families may take various forms, such as childless, nuclear, single-parent, foster, extended, and blended. |
| FOODSAFE | FOODSAFE A certification program for food handlers in British Columbia. |
| Ball-shaped mounds formed when wheat flour and a liquid are mixed, producing elastic-like strands of protein. | |
| home | A home meets the physical need for shelter. A home can also provide for psychological and social needs, including security, sense of belonging, and personal expression. A home reflects the lifestyle and values of the people living within it. |
| imperial system of measurement | Based on ounces, pounds, gallons, quarts, pints, cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons. |
| kevlar | A strong synthetic material used for constructing items such as impact-resistant clothing. |
| metric system of measurement | Based on metres, grams, and litres. |
| needs | That which people require to survive. |
| nurturing | The physical expression of loving care that is vital to an individual's development and growth. |
| principles of design | Balance, proportion, emphasis, and rhythm; these components can be arranged to produce desired effects. |
| principles of nutrition | Guidelines for a nutritious and balanced diet as supported by Health and Welfare Canada (e.g., Canada's Food Guide for Healthy Living and Recommended Dietary Allowances). |
| Recommended Nutrient Intake (RNI) | A calculation of the daily amounts of nutrients required by an individual. |
| resources | Elements such as time, money, energy, skills, and materials that individuals can use to meet their needs andwants. |
| ritual | A customarily repeated act that gives a sense of order and purpose to life. |
| standard product | A food or textile product that meets a predetermined set of criteria or standards. |
| wants | That which people desire to improve the quality of life. |
| well-being | Optimum health based on responsible actions and positive attitudes. |
Revised: September 23, 1998
