Mary Carter, RD, LD, graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, and completed her dietetic internship at Iowa State University. She has experience with nutrition counseling, weight loss, chronic disease, and community health. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as the Kansas City Dietetic Association. Helping people is her passion. From store tours to menu planning, she enjoys working with shoppers to better understand how to make healthier choices. In particular, she loves helping families, and believes in the importance of instilling healthy habits at a young age. As a part of the Hy-Vee team, she looks forward to assisting customers on their path to healthier lives, one step at a time.
Hours: Monday 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Services include:
BEGIN - 10-Week Healthy Lifestyle and Weight Management Program
Hy-Vee cares about your health and will be offering a 10-week healthy lifestyle and weight management program that can be in a group setting or on one-on-one basis.
DISH with the Dietitian - DISH with the dietitian is a freezer meal prep class brought to you by your Hy-Vee dietitian. DISH with the dietitian is every third Saturday of the month. Class includes 5 kid friendly meals that are planned and prepped so all you have to do is thaw and bake when you are ready to eat. Can’t make the third Saturday of the month? Gather 5 or more friends and schedule your own class. You pick the recipes and the time we do the class. Just contact Mary at [email protected]. You never have to worry about what’s for dinner again!
Individual Nutrition Counseling - package pricing available for diabetes and weight management.
Meet with Mary Carter, your Leawood Clinic Pharmacy dietitian, to discuss all your nutrition needs. Receive personalized advice regarding any topic, including diabetes, heart disease, weight management, kids' health, high blood pressure or food allergies. Make an appointment today! By appointment: call 913-383-8303 or e-mail [email protected].
Cholesterol & Blood Glucose Screenings (includes FREE blood pressure evaluation) - by appointment
Knowing your numbers is the first step to a healthier lifestyle. Get an accurate reading of your cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), triglycerides, blood glucose and blood pressure. Tests are administered by your Hy-Vee registered dietitian and results are given within 15 minutes. Speak with Mary to discover ways to improve your health.
Hy-Vee Kids' Cooking Birthday Parties - $8 per child
Celebrate your child's birthday with a group of friends here at Hy-Vee! At the party, each child will make four snacks for him/her to enjoy at the party or to take home. The class is taught by your registered dietitian, Mary Carter. Choose from one of the six themed parties or create your own! Stop by customer service for more information. Please reserve your spot a month in advance. By appointment: call 913-383-8303 or e-mail [email protected].
Hy-Vee Girl Scout and Boy Scout Nutrition Programs - $8 per child
Hy-Vee offers special programs for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts! Join your Leawood Clinic Pharmacy dietitian for healthy-eating tours, cooking classes, scavenger hunts and other activities to learn about nutrition and meet badge requirements. By appointment: call 913-383-8303 or e-mail [email protected].
Group Supermarket Tours - Free
Schedule a free supermarket tour for yourself or for a group; you pick the topic. Mary will guide you through the aisles to discover and sample healthy foods, and learn about the basics of nutrition and healthy eating. Popular topics include nutrition for diabetes, heart health, cholesterol, hypertension, vegetarianism, gluten-free, weight management and food allergies. The tour will be adapted to your needs! By appointment: call 913-383-8303 or e-mail [email protected].
Personal Shopping Assistance - Free
Join your Hy-Vee dietitian as she guides you through the store and discusses healthy options in every aisle. By appointment: call 913-383-8303 or e-mail [email protected].
Community Presentations - Fee Varies
Rupali or Mary will come to your business or organization to present a nutrition topic designed specifically for your group's interests. Popular topics include lowering cholesterol, adding fiber to your diet, food trends and fad diets, sports nutrition, healthy lunch box choices, dining out healthfully and healthy cooking. The presentation can be tailored to your group's needs. By appointment: call 913-383-8303 or e-mail [email protected].
Corporate Wellness - Fee varies
Your Hy-Vee dietitian is available to come to your workplace or organization to provide a variety of nutrition-related seminars or luncheon presentations. Your Hy-Vee dietitian is also available for health fairs and weight loss programs for your staff. By appointment: call 913-383-8303 or e-mail [email protected].
Nutrition E-newsletter - Enroll anytime
Would you like to receive monthly nutrition news from your Leawood Clinic Pharmacy dietitian via e-mail? She’ll share with you nutrition in the news, new food products, program dates, in-store specials and several other items. To subscribe, email [email protected] and ask to be added to the newsletter list.
