Upon completion of the course, the successful learner will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of nutrition as a component of health Identify shortcomings of the Standard American Diet.
• Identify how dietary patterns can impact risk of pain Identify how inflammation is mediated by dietary intake.
• Describe the relationship between the gut and the brain.
• Describe the relationship of the gut microbiome with the individual.
• Describe ways in which microbiota can impact pain Identify the common factor between pain, obesity and depression.
• Describe the macronutrient components of an anti-inflammatory diet.
• List components of traditional diets that have anti-inflammatory properties.
• Describe the features of common diet plans and link diet plans to inflammation.
• Describe the safety considerations related to supplement use and identify possible applications of supplements in the treatment of pain.
• Describe the holistic considerations surrounding nutrition and the person.