ShopRite offers free February cholesterol and blood glucose screenings

KEASBEY, N.J. — ShopRite is offering free cholesterol and blood glucose screenings throughout February in honor of American Health Month. Walk-in screenings are available at all of its locations, with no fasting needed.

“While shoppers are crossing grocery items off their lists, they can also conveniently check off an important step in taking charge of their health,” says Natalie Menza-Crowe, MS, RD, Director of Health and Wellness at ShopRite. “Knowing your cholesterol level is critical to understanding your risk for heart disease, while blood glucose levels are a key indicator for developing or having diabetes.”

According to ShopRite, controlling cholesterol and blood sugar levels are two of the actions included on the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Simple 7,” which are key measures and behaviors that can help people stay healthy and lower their risk for heart disease, stroke and other major problems. About 40 of American adults have total cholesterol of 200 mg/dL or higher, putting them at greater risk for heart disease.

“We can check both cholesterol and blood glucose levels with one simple test,” said Menza-Crowe. “With this knowledge, you can be sure you’re on a healthy path — or you can work with your doctor to make adjustments that get you back on track.”

Keasbey-based ShopRite is a registered trademark of Wakefern Food, a retailer-owned cooperative. There are more than 270 ShopRite supermarkets in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland.