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AAKP News of the Month: Join AAKP at the 37th Annual Convention!
The AAKP 37th Annual Convention is in sunny Tampa, Fla., September 2-4, 2010, at the Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina. The Annual Convention provides kidney disease patients, as well as their friends and family members, with the opportunity to discuss their concerns and share their experiences while learning about important issues affecting their health care. The Convention will feature three tracks of educational sessions: chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis and transplantation.
Additional Convention details will be posted as they become available. Please continue to visit the AAKP Web site for updated information or contact us at (800) 749-2257 or info@aakp.org. |
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Recipe of the Month: Crock Pot Fruited Pork-Loin Roast |
 Servings: 12
Serving Size: 3 ounces
Ingredients:
Preparation:
- Rub loin with dried seasonings and place in a 3-quart crock pot.
- Combine fruit juices & cranberry sauce, and pour over meat.
- Place apple wedges and parsley around roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
- Transfer to serving platter. Wait 10 minutes then slice.
- Pour cooking juices and fruit over slices before serving.
Nutrient Analysis: Calories: 245; Fat: 13g; Protein: 23g; Phosphorus: 211mg; Potassium: 396mg; Sodium: 57mg
Renal and Renal Diabetic Exchanges: Three meat; one-half fruit, medium potassium
Helpful Hints:
- Divide leftover pork into individual portions and freeze to reheat for a quick meal or sandwich on busy days.
- If you follow a lower protein diet, adjust the portion size according to your meal plan or dietitian recommendation.
This recipe is provided courtesy of DaVita Inc. Copyright 2009 DaVita Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission. This material may not be published, reprinted or distributed without the express written consent of DaVita Inc. |
| Hidden Phosphorus in Popular Beverages |
 Keeping track of which beverages are safe for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients is a difficult task. Categorizing a line of beverages as safe for CKD use is complicated by the fact that formulations change depending on the packaging of the product. Products packaged in glass usually do not contain phosphate additives, but the same product packaged in plastic does. Numerous new products have also entered the market and most do not list the phosphorus content on the nutrition label. Click here for information on phosphorus content in popular sodas, teas, bottled water and energy drinks. |
| AAKP Awards 2010 Medal of Excellence |
 AAKP is pleased to announce Tom F. Parker, III, MD, is the 2010 AAKP Medal of Excellence recipient. The AAKP Medal of Excellence Award acknowledges a renal physician's significant contributions to the progress of patient education and disease treatment in the kidney community. Dr. Parker joins a long list of nephrologists who have excelled in his/her contributions to the renal community including patient care and patient education.
AAKP honors Dr. Parker Saturday, March 13 at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore, Md, during the Medal of Excellence Award Dinner held in conjunction with the Renal Physician Association's Annual Meeting. Dinner tickets are $99. For more information visit www.aakp.org/events/Medal-of-Excellence/2010. |
| Submit Your Entry for the AAKP Artwork Contest |
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AAKP is pleased to host an Artwork Contest in honor of the upcoming National Kidney Month (March). The goal of this artwork contest is to allow individuals to demonstrate, through their artwork, how kidney disease has affected them and help raise awareness of this chronic disease.
Artwork must be submitted by February 26, 2010 to be eligible. Artwork is publicly judged during National Kidney Month and will be displayed on the AAKP Web site from March 15 - April 15. Winners are announced in April. Entries must adhere to the contest/artwork guidelines and be accompanied by an official entry form.
The top three selected pieces of artwork will be turned into all occasion greeting cards and be offered by AAKP as an Association fundraiser. Winners will receive a complimentary pack of their artwork greeting card along with an award certificate for their accomplishments. Please contact AAKP at (800) 749-2257 or info@aakp.org with questions. |
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Vitamin D Plus a Phosphorus Binder Improves Survival |
A study of Japanese dialysis patients demonstrated that a combination of oral vitamin D and a phosphorus binder is associated with lower mortality. The study included 466 patients at 17 hospitals. Patients were followed for up to five years. Researchers divided patients into one of four groups. One group received both oral vitamin D and a phosphorus binder; another group received neither medication; a third group received oral vitamin D only; and the fourth group received a phosphorus binder only.
The patients who did not take either drug had a 3.5 times increased risk of death. Patients who took a phosphorus binder but not vitamin D had a twofold increased mortality risk. Patients who took vitamin D but not a phosphate binder had a 38 percent increased mortality risk. The findings indicate the use of vitamin D and phosphorus binders together is a predictor of survival in dialysis patients |
| Tip of the Month: Indoor Exercises for Dialysis Patients |
 When you are on dialysis, your doctor may recommend that you get outside for some exercise. Exercise is important because it promotes a healthier lifestyle. Exercise can help you in numerous ways. It can help strengthen your muscles. One of the most important muscles to exercise is your heart. A healthy heart is important, because when you have kidney disease you are at risk for getting heart disease. Exercise can also reduce depression and help you feel happier. If it's too cold or too hot outside, you can still get the exercise you need indoors. Here are a few ideas for indoor exercises:
- Stretching.
- Cardio exercises, such as walking on a treadmill.
- Calisthenics exercises, using your own body weight.
- Exercise videos.
- Even chores, like sweeping or mopping, are good exercises!
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