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Nate Anton

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Peoria County SNAP-Ed Instructor
Address

4810 North Sheridan Rd Peoria IL 61614-5928

Phone
309-685-3140
Program Areas
Illinois Nutrition Education Programs

Nate teaches nutrition to SNAP-Ed eligible youth and adults in the Peoria area. With the yearly increase of chronic diseases, many of which may be reduced with a healthier lifestyle, our programs are important for our community and country. Through instructing our clients in healthy eating, exercise, and budgeting, we hope to increase the likelihood that they lead a long and healthy life.”

Nate began his career with University of Illinois Extension in 2003.  His work focuses on SNAP-Ed programs in Peoria County.

EDUCATION

Illinois Central College, Associate of Arts

Illinois State University, Bachelor of Science

EXTENSION SNAP-ED FOCUS AREAS

  • Illinois Junior Chefs, youth cooking school
  • EAT.MOVE.SAVE educational booths, food pantries
  • Catch (nutrition lessons) and Spark (exercise lessons) , K-2 and 3—5
  • It’s Fun To Be Healthy, Preschools

EXAMPLES OF NATE’S PROGRAM PARTNERS

  • Peoria Public Schools
  • Peoria Head Start
  • Mt. Zion Church Food Pantry
  • Neighborhood House Community Center

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What I Do and Why It Matters: Nate Anton