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Case Study Activity: Each case study activity is designed to help you to apply what you are learning. Most may focus on disease situations due to nutritional imbalances. Use them to help y critically think about the concepts discussed in class. d. ou Alex, a 45 year old male visited the doctor recently in relation to the psoriasis he had been diagnosed with 10 years ago. During the visit, the doctor noted many skin rashes and a dietary assessment revealed low intake of foods containing Vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids, in particular. Biochemical (lab test) results further concluded that Alex indeed has low serum (blood) Vitamin D levels. Answer the following as it relates to the Case Study above. 1. Provide an appropriately cited statement that describes what psoriasis is. (Use the internet to assist in finding this information and provide one (1) reference and in-text citation (practice using CSE citation style) with your statement to receive credit for this information). Information that is not cited will receive a zero 2. Based on the case study information what may be a probable cause of Alex's psoriasis. [1) 3. What are two (2) disease categories Psoriasis could be placed within? 4. What is one nutritional tip that you suggest the doctor provide to Alex to help relieve his 12) problem?

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1. Psoriasis can be defined as multisystem inflammatory disease predominantly involving skin and joints. The disease exhibits bimodal age of onset affecting either individuals of age 16 to 22 or individuals of age 57 to 60. The disease may affect both male and female individuals. The pathogenesis of diasease involves several factors, chronic inflammation and genetic factors(Griffiths and Baker, 2007); (Levine and Gottileb, 2009).

2. Based on the information given in case study, the nutritional deficiencies such as vitamin D and Omega - 3 - fatty acids are the probable cause of Psoriasis in patient.

3. Psoriasis is considered as skin disease and it is also considered as disease of joints as it may progress to cause arthritis.

4. The patient should consume a balanced diet and foods that are rich in vitamin D and omega - 3 - fatty acids.

Sources:

1. Griffiths CE, Barker JN. Pathogenesis and clinical features of psoriasis. 2007, Lancet. 370(9583):263–71.

2. Levine D, Gottlieb A. 2009. Evaluation and management of psoriasis: an internist’s guide. Med Clin North Am. 93(6):1291–303

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