Fleishman-Hillard (FH) hosted "What's in Store," a first-of-its kind seminar to help supermarket RDs share their success and learn about new research on key foods. Judy Dodd, MS, RD, who is with Giant Eagle, kicked things off with a discussion of the important role supermarket RDs play as the public face of dietetics.
In the past, it has been difficult for the public to locate a dietitian outside the healthcare system. Now, however, supermarkets are hiring RDs to help promote consumer health and wellness. Judy and I talked about how critical it is for these dietitians to continue to build their food knowledge, collaborate and reach out to the public.
The FH seminar continued with presentations designed to help RDs understand emerging research on gut health and fruits and vegetables - specifically, potato starch (resistant starch) affecting satiety, blood lipids and insulin sensitivity; dried fruits fostering good bacteria in the gut; and decreasing Ph in the large bowel to enhance the growth of good bacteria.
FH did a terrific job presenting this cutting-edge science and suggesting how supermarket RDs can communicate it to store management and customers. Participants left eager to learn "what's in store" for next year's FNCE symposium.
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