Factors Affecting Food Choices

Protein: Structure, Sources and Function

Carbohydrates: Structure, Properties and Diet

Lipids: Classification, Properties and Function

Vitamins: Sources, Functions and Deficiency

Mineral Elements: Sources and Function

Water and Mineral Absorption

Energy Requirements and Balance

Dietary Guidelines and Their Use

Dietary Requirements and Diet-Related Conditions

The Irish Diet: Change and Malnutrition

The Irish Food Industry

Food Commodities: Selection and Use

Meal Management and Planning

Food Preparation, Cooking and Evaluation

Food Processing and Packaging

Food Additives and Their Regulation

Food Legislation and Consumer Protection

Food Spoilage and Micro-organisms

Food Preservation Methods

Food Safety, Hygiene and Regulation

Components of Family Resource Management

Factors Affecting Family Management

Managing Household Financial Resources

Factors in Housing Choice

Household Technology and Appliances

Household Textiles: Selection, Care and Safety

Factors Affecting Consumer Choices

The Purchasing Process and Consumer Responsibility

Consumer Rights and Protection

Introducing Sociological Concepts

Defining the Family

Family Structures, Past and Present

Functions of the Family

Marriage and Marital Breakdown

The Family as a Caring Unit

Family Law and Making a Will

Housing Styles in Ireland

Housing Provision in Ireland

House Building and Design

Designing the House Interior

The Energy-Efficient Home

Household Electricity Systems

Household Water Supply

Household Heating Systems

Home Insulation

Home Ventilation

Home Lighting

Contemporary Clothing and Fashion

Textile Science: Fibres and Fabrics