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Learning Objectives
List key nutritional factors that are essential for a healthy brain throughout the lifespan, and how these potentially impact both mental health and cognitive function.
Explain how inflammation can contribute to depression and other psychiatric disorders, as well as the role of anti-inflammatory diet.
Describe how poor gut health and an altered gut microbiota could lead to neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative consequences.
Outline the components of an optimal diet to improve mental health and cognitive health, as well as the strength of evidence to support the use of dietary supplements.
Explain the link between diet and stress, anxiety, fatigue, and food cravings.
Describe how the information in this course can be utilized to improve patient care and patient outcomes.