Course introduction
Thank you for registering for the Grocery Store Tour workshop instructor training. Making nutritious food choices at the grocery store and knowing how to read nutrition labels plays a vital role in leading a vibrant and active older adult lifestyle. This course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to deliver quality nutrition information to members, helping them better understand the importance of shopping the perimeter of the grocery store, reading nutrition labels, and making healthy food purchases.
As with all Member Engagement Workshops, the Grocery Store Tour workshop is meant for instructors to present to members outside of their regularly scheduled fitness classes for additional engagement. Please note that you will need to print materials.
Course learning objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify workshop materials and use these materials to deliver an engaging workshop experience.
- Explain MyPlate guidelines for a healthy diet and how these guidelines can be used to make optimal choices while shopping at the grocery store.
- Demonstrate the ways that shopping the perimeter of the grocery store can help direct healthy food choices.
- Facilitate class activities to help participants read and understand nutrition labels and apply what they have learned to food choices.
- Describe ways that workshop participants can reduce their risk of illness and disease by making optimal nutrition choices.
Course directions
Step One: Review the content
The Grocery Store Tour – Member Workshop instructor training includes two learning units which provide all the materials you will need to deliver this member facing workshop. To progress through the material, click “next” at the bottom of the page. You can review your completed course work through the table of contents at any time during the course.
Step Two: Complete the assessment
All content, including videos and documents, is required. After reviewing the course material, you must successfully complete the final assessment.
Step Three: Download your course completion certificate
After completing this course, you can download your continuing education certificate from your profile. Keep your profile up to date and complete all required continuing education.