Peer Nutrition Educators
What are Peer Nutrition Educators?
Peer Nutrition Educators are nutrition and dietetics students who have been trained by the UGA Dining Services' and the University Health Center’s Registered Dietitians to offer programs on a variety of nutrition topics and one-on-one nutrtition advisement.
Click here for information on applying to be a Peer Nutrition Educator.
Programs
Peer Nutrition Educators offer fun and informative programs to any interested UGA class or student group.
Popular program topics include:
- Healthy Weight Management
- Healthy Eating on the Meal Plan
- Eating on the Run
- Other topics are available upon request
For more information or to schedule a program, please email: pneadvisement@gmail.com
Nutrition Advisement
One-on-One nutrition advisement is also available through the Peer Nutrition Educators. Sessions are usually 40 minutes, free to UGA students, and include nutrition assessment and goal setting. Sessions are supervised by the Registered Dietitians of UGA Dining Services and the University Health Center.
To schedule a nutrition advisement session, please email: pneadvisement@gmail.com
Instructors
Anthony Chiu, RDN, LD
UGA Health Center Nutrition Education Coordinator, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
achiu@uhs.uga.edu
Katherine Ingerson, PhD, RDN, LD
Dining Services Associate Director of Nutrition, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
ingerson@uga.edu
Meet your 2023-2024 Peer Nutrition Educators
From Left to Right: Tristan Forbes, Jackson Call, Hallie Chestnutt, Paloma Vega, Claire O'Toole
Jackson Call
Peer Nutrition Educator
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Major: Dietetics
Year in School: 4th
Favorite Food: Sweet Potatoes
Why I am a PNE:I joined the PNE program to help UGA students learn healthy eating skills. So far, I've most enjoyed being able to give presentations to students and see them learn new skills they can apply to improve their quality of life.
Hallie Chestnutt
Peer Nutrition Educator
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Habersham, GA
Major: Dietetics, Double Dawgs
Year in School: 4th
Favorite Food: Potatoes
Why I am a PNE: I want to expand my knowledge of nutrition and help others form practical habits for healthy eating choices.
Tristan Forbes
Peer Nutrition Educator
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Lilburn, GA
Major: Dietetics Major, Culinary Science and Nutrition Minor
Year in School: 4th
Favorite Food: Spaghetti Alfredo
Why I am a PNE: I love learning about nutrition and want to empower others with the confidence and capability to make healthy food and lifestyle choices!
Claire O-Toole
Peer Nutrition Educator
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Buford, GA
Major: Dietetics
Favorite Food: Fajitas, Cheese, Blueberry Pancakes
Why I am a PNE:I wanted a way to learn about nutrition in the real world and discover how I can apply this knowledge to my life and help others see how fun nutrition can be!
Paloma Vega
Peer Nutrition Educator