What happens after a nutrition counseling session ends? For many patients, the gap between recommendations and real-world implementation is where progress stalls. This session highlights retail nutrition as a practical bridge between what patients learn in counseling and what they can realistically do in their daily food environment.

Led by two experienced dietitians, participants will explore how clinical RDNs can collaborate with retail nutrition programs to improve equity, access, and patient follow-through. Attendees will learn how to use a Retail Nutrition Toolkit and other practical resources to extend guidance into grocery stores and retail settings, helping patients turn recommendations into actionable behavior change.

By understanding where patients shop, what influences their choices, and which retail-based services reinforce clinical education, clinicians can strengthen continuity of care and support lifestyle management beyond the clinic. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies to boost patient engagement, enhance wraparound support, and build a more connected, equitable nutrition care ecosystem.