Kidney Health Australia has combined forces
with BBQ manufacturer LOKKII to tackle obesity by
promoting healthy eating at the traditional
barbeque. The partnership supports the battle
against kidney disease which is present in one in seven
Australians.
Anne Wilson CEO of
Kidney Health Australia said the launch of the new clean
and green LOKKII barbeque into the Australian market has
provided a unique opportunity for
Kidney Health
Australia to launch a national strategy aimed at
encouraging healthy barbeque menus and food choices to
cut the fat content of traditional
barbeques.
Ms Wilson said a
percentage of every BIG RED bucket BBQ sold goes to
Kidney Health Australia.
"The environmental
benefits of the BIG RED Bucket BBQ, which cuts
greenhouse gas through the use of 100% organic petro
chemical free Lokkii Briquettes, is an added bonus for
the
campaign."
"Obesity increases the risk of kidney disease and
our message to the community is to undertake a healthy
lifestyle and maintain a healthy weight," Ms Wilson
said.
The new lightweight portable BIG RED
Bucket BBQ is ideal for camping and the beach, as well
as apartment balconies. It will carry Kidney
Health Australia branding with health tips and recipes
included on the packaging supported by Kidney
Health Australia's online recipe library.
Ms Wilson said this is a unique
opportunity to take our health messages into the retail
market and raise urgently needed funds to support our
work for people with kidney disease.
The BIG RED BBQ - a fundraising
healthy choice initiative focuses on recipes
including fruit, vegetables, fish, chicken and smaller
portions of traditional meat.
Ms
Wilson said the campaign is also aimed at
Making
a Noise About The Silent Killer - Chronic Kidney
Disease by making it a topic of discussion at
every barbeque.
"Diet is a
vital part of managing kidney disease and we have chosen
to highlight the Aussie barbeque, a traditional family,
sporting and community social activity as a focus for
promoting healthy eating and encouraging a greater use
of fresh vegetables, fruit, fish, chicken, lean meats
and salads as a preventative measure."
Healthy Choice
BIG RED Bucket BBQ Recipes Online Ms Wilson said people wanting to support Kidney
Health Australia can join in the Kidney Health BIG RED
BBQ by visiting the website for information
www.bigredbbq.com.au and at the same
time find out about where to buy their own BIG RED
Bucket BBQ for
$49.99.
Fast Facts on CKD in
Australia
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
is a significant and growing public health problem,
responsible for substantial burden of illness and
premature mortality.
In Australia, it is a fact
that:
* 1 in 3 adults are at increased risk
of developing CKD
* A person can lose up to 90% of their kidney
function before experiencing any symptoms
* Over 40 Australians die of kidney
failure each day
* 11.3% of all deaths in Australia are due
to, or associated with, kidney failure
* Every day, 6 Australians commence
expensive dialysis or transplantation to stay alive.
* Most people with CKD will die from
cardiovascular causes before requiring dialysis or
transplantation
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
experience excessive death and disability due to CKD
* The dialysis-dependent population has risen
by an average of 8% per year over the past decade, and
is being fuelled by the ageing population, and Type 2
diabetes epidemic
* It costs approximately $83,000 per annum to
keep a person alive on dialysis
