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- The World Health Organization recognizes the role that good nutrition plays in preventing nutrition-related chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis, among others. Nutrition education at the point of purchase can increase consumption of fruit and vegetables.
- Educate your community about how to purchase healthier foods by holding a tour of your local supermarket.
- Enlist registered nutritionists and dieticians to show community members how to purchase and create healthy eating options.
- Place signs in the supermarket with the Mayors Wellness Campaign logo to highlight the various healthy eating options that are featured in the store.
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ACTION STEPS
Reach out
- Talk to local supermarkets about hosting a tour.
- Promote the host supermarket in advertisements for the supermarket tour.
Set a date
- Set a date for the supermarket tour. Consider hosting a cooking demonstration during the supermarket tour so residents can learn about healthy cooking at the same time.
- You might choose a one-time event or host events monthly at the same or different locations.
Promote the Tours
- Spread the word through flyers, emails, and social media.
- Partner with local business to attract people to the supermarket tour.
- Promote the nutritionist and dieticians and offer healthy recipes or food samples.
- Consider creating healthy shopping lists to hand out to participants, and having the mayor lead the tour alongside a local dietician.
MORE RESOURCES
Hosting Supermarket Tours: Dietician’s Guide and Checklist
Supermarket Tour: Steps to Prepare
Smart Shopping: Steps to Setting Up a Grocery Store Tour
Diet, Nutrition, and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases