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

Anthony Chiu, RDN, LD

UGA Health Center Nutrition Education Coordinator, Registered Dietitian

achiu@uhs.uga.edu

Katherine Ingerson, PhD, RDN, LD

Katherine Ingerson, PhD, RDN, LD

Dining Services Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

ingerson@uga.edu

Mariah McDaniel, MS, RDN, LD

Mariah McDaniel, MS, RDN, LD

Dining Services Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

mmcdaniel@uga.edu

 

Meet your 2023-2024 Peer Nutrition Educators

Five students wearing matching black shirts with the acronym "PNEs" stand in front of the UGA Arch and smile at the camera.

From Left to Right: Tristan Forbes, Jackson Call, Hallie Chestnutt, Paloma Vega, Claire O'Toole

Jackson Call

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

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

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

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

Paloma Vega

Peer Nutrition Educator