Guest guest Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 ,Anticipate that they will want to be shown healthy, high protein sources that are packaged in a way to reduce waste, given their smaller portion sizes. Most of the questions I had during this like experience were regarding finding quality protein sources, especially in smaller serving sizes, portable, healthy snacks, and some on supplements. They enjoyed the healthy shopping basics as well about where to start in the store (i.e. outer part with produce, dairy) and what to avoid (i.e. inner aisles with snacks, canned goods...). You can gauge other questions they may ask based on your interactions with them in support group. I've had some people really into probiotics,omega 3 sources for gut health etc.. while others who were only ready for the basics. A shopping guide for bariatric patients broken down by area of the store would be nice but not necessary during the tour (given your short turnaround time). You can always provide this later. The main thing is to be very familiar with the store.Regards,From: Gregoline <jennifergregoline@...>Subject: grocery store tours Date: Monday, May 3, 2010, 10:25 AM Good morning, I'm doing a grocery store tour tonight for our bariatric support group. This is the first grocery store tour I have EVER done so am a little nervous about this. I'm envisioning myself going through the aisles saying...here' s whole wheat pasta, here's high protein yogurt. I'm looking for some advice (or any handouts) other have found useful so I don't feel like Vanna White tonight at the store. Thanks! Gregoline, RD Clarian Bariatric Center Indianapolis, IN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 When I do a grocery store tour with our support group, I divide attendees into small groups of 2 or 3 and then send them out into the store on a scavenger hunt with assignments like "find a food that is a good source of protein (15-20 g/serving) but has less then 3 g fat/serving," or "find a legume based food that you would be willing to try," etc. The groups all have different assignments. I give them a specified time to go explore, then they return to the deli area (with tables and chairs) and show and tell about the things they have found. In advance, I have found a few interesting items to show (edemame, tofu, light almond milk, hearts of palm, etc.) that I can pull out when it fits into the discussion. People enjoy the evening and go home with some new ideas and some sharpened label reading skills. I often see people going home with a shopping bag full of some of the items we discussed. It's one of my favorite support groups - we do it once/year. Good luck! From: Gregoline <jennifergregoline@...> Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 8:25:25 AMSubject: grocery store tours Good morning, I'm doing a grocery store tour tonight for our bariatric support group. This is the first grocery store tour I have EVER done so am a little nervous about this. I'm envisioning myself going through the aisles saying...here' s whole wheat pasta, here's high protein yogurt. I'm looking for some advice (or any handouts) other have found useful so I don't feel like Vanna White tonight at the store. Thanks! Gregoline, RD Clarian Bariatric Center Indianapolis, IN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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