Andrea Thompson
MS, RD, LDN
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Andrea Thompson, MS, RD, LDN, is a registered and licensed dietitian at the Macomb Hy-Vee in Macomb, Illinois. Andrea received her Bachelor of Science degree from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois with a concentration in food, nutrition and dietetics. She completed her dietetic internship and Master’s of Science degree at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Andrea is passionate about promoting balance and moderation and is excited to help Hy-Vee customers find healthful foods that fit into their lifestyle, budget and taste preferences!
Andrea participates in a number of events in and out of the store, so her schedule is always changing. You can always contact her by phone (309) 837-9917 or email ([email protected]) to schedule an appointment or to ask a question.
Services Include:
Answers in the Aisles – Complimentary
Receive answers to your nutrition questions while you shop. Andrea, our in-store Registered Dietitian, can help you choose the right foods to fit your needs.
Personal or Group Supermarket Tours – Complimentary By appointment
Experience an aisle-by-aisle tour to discover new food choices and learn more about food labels. Schedule a tour by yourself or with your family, friends or organization. Popular topics include low-sodium, cholesterol-removing foods, diabetes, weight management, healthy eating on a budget, and other topics by request.
Medical Nutrition Therapy with Physician Referral – $125/hour
With referral from a physician, your dietitian will meet with you individually to develop a personalized plan, with achievable goals, to address your nutrition-related concerns.
Begin Lifestyle and Weight Management Program - $290 By appointment
Ten weekly sessions with your Hy-Vee dietitian to a healthier, happier you. Session #1 is 60 minutes, with 15- to 30-minute follow-ups. You'll learn about healthy portion sizes, physical activity, disease prevention, healthy cooking, emotional eating and more! Two biometric screenings ($90 value) are included with the Begin program.
Biometric Screening – $45 By appointment
No time to get to the doctor’s office? Your Hy-Vee dietitian is here to help. In less than 10 minutes, your screening will reveal the results of a full lipid (cholesterol) panel - the same as you'd get at your physician's office. Your screen also includes blood sugar, blood pressure, BMI (body mass index) and body fat analyses. The Hy-Vee difference is that our dietitian will explain your results and provide suggestions on how to improve your numbers, if necessary. A pharmacist is also available to discuss any medication questions.
Community Health & Wellness Programs – Prices vary By appointment
A variety of health and wellness programs are available for your business, school or organization, such as luncheon presentations, health fairs, cooking demonstrations, Begin lifestyle program, health screenings and more. Contact Andrea to discuss topic ideas and fee information.
