Laura Merrifield, received a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in dietetics. She completed her internship at Veteran's Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines and Knoxville, Iowa. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Iowa Dietetic Association. Laura is here to help you meet your nutritional needs with personal shopping tours, private nutrition counseling, group supermarket tours, weight loss sessions, worksite & in-store nutrition seminars and health screenings.
Services include:
Begin - $99 per person
Begin is a ten-week lifestyle management program with an emphasis on weight management, fitness and eating for good health. Every session is led by Laura Merrifield, your Fort Madison dietitian - a true expert in healthy living. You will initially meet privately with Laura to set your personal goals. After that, you meet weekly in a group to learn about healthy lifestyles and encourage each other to begin to improve their choices. Call Laura at 319-372-5841 or email 1202dietitian@hy-vee.com to register to Begin.
Freedom from Smoking - $99 per person
The American Lung Association and your Fort Madison Hy-Vee offers Freedom From Smoking®. This program teaches the skills and techniques that have been proven to help smokers quit. Freedom From Smoking® in available through group clinics and a self-help book. Call 319-372-5841 or email 1202dietitian@hy-vee.com for more information or to register.
Nutrition/Diet Counseling - $50/hour - by appointment
Laura Merrifield, your Fort Madison Hy-Vee dietitian, is available for private nutrition counseling. If you have questions about a specific diet (weight loss, low-sodium, diabetic, gluten-free, and more), nutrition counseling is a great way to get personalized advice. Call 319-372-5841 or e-mail 1202dietitian@hy-vee.com to set up an appointment.
Cholesterol Screening - $30
Available by appointment: Call 319-372-5841
In minutes, this quick, easy screening will provide results including total cholesterol (LDL, HDL, and triglycerides), blood glucose, blood pressure, waist circumference, body fat and body water percentage, and body mass index (height and weight ratio). For diabetics, A1C tests are also available. Contact Laura to know your numbers.
Blood Pressure Screenings - FREE
Available by appointment: Call 319-372-5841
Want to know your numbers? Your Fort Madison dietitian can help! We can monitor your blood pressure weekly to see where your numbers are at. Contact Laura for more information.
Monthly Nutrition E-newsletter - FREE
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Keep the latest nutrition information at your fingertips with a monthly nutrition newsletter from your Fort Madison Hy-Vee dietitian. I'll share with you nutrition in the news, new food products, my schedule of events, in-store specials, recipe ideas and more! Send me an email at 1202dietitian@hy-vee.com and type in "subscribe." Your email will be kept confidential.
Supermarket Tours - FREE
By appointment: call 319-372-5841 or e-mail 1202dietitian@hy-vee.com
Schedule a supermarket tour for yourself or for a group; you pick the topic. Laura will guide you through the aisles to discover and sample healthy foods, learn about label reading and budget-saving tips, and understand the basics of nutrition and healthy eating. Popular topics include nutrition for diabetes, heart health, cholesterol, hypertension, vegetarianism, gluten-free and weight management. The tour can be adapted to your needs.
Community Presentations - FREE
By appointment: call 319-372-5841 or e-mail 1202dietitian@hy-vee.com
Hy-Vee registered dietitian, Laura, will come to your business or organization to present a nutrition topic designed specifically for your group's interests. Popular topics include NuVal, lowering cholesterol, adding fiber to your diet, food trends and fad diets, weight loss, dining out healthfully and healthy cooking. The presentation can be tailored to your needs.
Dietitian Hours for the Month of August 2010:
Tuesday, August 24th: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 31st: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dietitian Hours for the Month of September 2010:
Wednesday, September 1st: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday, September 8th, 10th: 7 a.m. to 5 p .m.
Tuesday, Friday, September 14th and 17th: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, September 21st, 22nd, 24th: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, September 28th: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
