Aug 06, 2026  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

EXER 1050 - Nutrition for Health and Human Performance



3 Credits
Explore the complex relationship of nutrition with health, fitness and sports performance. Topics include: nutrient recommendations and guidelines for health and performance, tracking food intake from ingestion through absorption and elimination, andcalculating energy requirements for different types and levels of activities.

Learning Outcomes
Describe digestion, absorption, transportation, and elimination of nutrients.

Identify and describe the functions, recommendations, and guidelines for nutrients.

Track and analyze personal nutrition

Calculate energy requirements and discuss energy balance for health