Fresenius Medical Care and Chef Aaron McCargo Jr. Bring “Flavor of Bold” to Atlanta Event with American Diabetes Associat...
March 08 2012 - 11:15AM
Business Wire
To help celebrate National Kidney Month in March, Chef Aaron
McCargo Jr., sponsored by Fresenius Medical Care North America
(FMCNA), the nation’s leading network of dialysis facilities, will
put his cooking skills on display in Atlanta to help show dialysis
patients – and those at-risk due to diabetes – how to cook up
dialysis-friendly meals packed with bold flavors. At this first
stop in a series of visits across the U.S., Chef McCargo will put
on a healthy cooking demonstration at the American Diabetes
Association Focus: Stop Diabetes event and will also visit a local
clinic to meet with dialysis patients and staff.
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in the U.S.,
accounting for about 44 percent of the people who start treatment
for kidney failure each year. To help raise awareness of the links
between diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD), Chef McCargo
will put on a live cooking demonstration at the American Diabetes
Association Focus: Stop Diabetes event, which is open to the public
on March 31 at the Cobb Galleria Center, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Following the demonstration, Chef McCargo and FMCNA dietitians will
meet with attendees.
While in Atlanta, Chef McCargo will be visiting a new FMCNA
facility, Fresenius Medical Care Acworth, where he will talk with
patients and dietitians about how to cook the flavorful meals that
he created for the renal diet. He will also taste test dishes
created by clinic dietitians. For more information on Chef
McCargo’s visit to Atlanta, please visit the FMCNA event page.
“People with diabetes as well as those with kidney failure are
always being told what they can’t eat, and that’s why we’re so
excited to have Chef McCargo at our event this year. He will show
attendees his ‘Flavor of Bold’ cuisine and how they can still enjoy
food despite strict dietary restrictions,” said Mike Gault, senior
executive director, American Diabetes Association, Atlanta/North
Georgia Region.
CKD and kidney failure disproportionately affect
African-Americans, Hispanics, Asians, American Indians and senior
citizens, and being overweight also increases the chances of
developing CKD. There is an association because these groups are at
higher risk for diabetes and high blood pressure, and it’s
important for them to get regular screenings and be more aware of
their overall health.
“People with diabetes need to understand the risks of kidney
failure and get regular screenings, because early detection and
treatment can help prevent further kidney damage and slow the
progression of kidney disease,” said Cathy Hamilton, MS, R.N.,
regional vice president at FMCNA.
In collaboration with FMCNA dietitians, Chef McCargo is creating
new recipes to demonstrate that dialysis-friendly cooking can not
only be easy but can also satisfy the desire for better-tasting
meals, which leads to a better life on dialysis. Throughout 2012,
Chef McCargo will make additional appearances on behalf of
Fresenius Medical Care across the U.S. He will meet with patients
and dietitians to raise awareness of good nutrition for the
dialysis population. Please visit FMCNA's A Better Life on Dialysis
website for more information.
Chronic kidney disease is a progressive, usually permanent loss
of kidney function. When CKD leads to kidney failure, or end-stage
renal disease (ESRD), the only treatments are a kidney transplant
or dialysis.
About Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care (NYSE: FMS) is the world’s leading
company devoted to patient-oriented renal therapy. Through more
than 2,890 clinics in North America, Europe, Latin America,
Asia-Pacific and Africa, we provide kidney dialysis treatments to
approximately 233,000 patients worldwide. We are also the
world's leading maker of dialysis products such as hemodialysis
machines, dialyzers and related disposable products. Chronic kidney
failure is a condition that affects more than 2.1
million individuals worldwide.
For more information about the company’s more than 1850 U.S.
dialysis facilities, visit www.ultracare-dialysis.com (in English and
Spanish). For more information about Fresenius Medical Care,
visit www.fmc-ag.com or www.fmcna.com.
About Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr.
Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. competed on and won season four of “The
Next Food Network Star” in 2008, beating out thousands of culinary
hopefuls for the ultimate dream job – his own Food Network show.
“Big Daddy’s House” premiered in 2008 and continues to be a
success. On “Big Daddy’s House,” Aaron shares his passion for big,
bold flavors and fun, family cooking. From comfort foods to
barbeque favorites to breakfast delights, Aaron whips up
mouth-watering recipes inspired by many years of culinary
experience and his fun-loving family while bringing a down-to-earth
vibe and warm smile to the kitchen. He recently published his first
cookbook, “Simply Done, Well Done” and launched his own line of
signature spices. Whether cooking with his children, relatives,
friends, or even by himself, big food and big fun reign
supreme.
About American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against
the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected
by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and
manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities;
provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to
those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our
mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of
all people affected by diabetes.
For more information please call the American Diabetes
Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit
www.diabetes.org. For more information about Focus: Stop Diabetes,
visit www.diabetes.org/focusatlanta or call 1-888-DIABETES
x3113.
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