"Public School Domestic Science" by Adelaide Hoodless is an instructional guide created for public and high school students in the late 1800s. It shines a light on how important it is for young women to understand food, nutrition, and taking care of a home. The book sets out to give students useful information about health, cooking techniques, and the science behind nutrition. It kicks off by explaining why domestic science should be taught in schools, pointing out how crucial it is to understand diet and how it affects health. The book argues that knowing how food, the body, and wellness are connected can help prevent health problems caused by bad eating. Also, the beginning of the book lays the groundwork for exploring cooking, classifying different foods, and looking at what nutrients are in common dishes, all with the goal of making this information easy to understand and use for students.
Public School Domestic Science
By Adelaide Hoodless
Discover how young women are educated in the science of cooking, health, nutrients, and home for future happiness and well-being.
Summary
About the AuthorAdelaide Sophia Hoodless was a Canadian educational reformer who founded the international women's organization known as the Women's Institute. She was the second president of the Hamilton, Ontario Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), holding the position from 1890 to 1902. She maintained important ties to the business community of Hamilton and achieved great political and public attention through her work.
Adelaide Sophia Hoodless was a Canadian educational reformer who founded the international women's organization known as the Women's Institute. She was the second president of the Hamilton, Ontario Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), holding the position from 1890 to 1902. She maintained important ties to the business community of Hamilton and achieved great political and public attention through her work.
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