Georgia G. Kostas, M.P.H., R.D. www.georgiakostas.com
6702 Park Lane 2970 Brogans Bluff georgia@georgiakostas.com Dallas, Texas 75225 Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(214) 587-4241
PROFILE
Published nutritionist, registered dietitian, pubic speaker, media spokesperson, consultant and author in the areas of preventive, cardiovascular and sports nutrition, and weight management. Founder and Director of the Nutrition Program at Cooper Clinic, Cooper Aerobics Center, for 25 years in Dallas, Texas. Private
Practice and Consulting Nutritionist since 2004. Consultant to Telos Fitness Center, Dallas, TX.
EDUCATION
Dietetic Residency
Oschner Foundation Hospital, New Orleans, LA
Master of Public Health in Nutrition
Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Thesis topic: Developed a hypertension diet education program for minorities, taught by public health nurses. Outcome: A diet component was added to the Louisiana High Blood
Pressure Control Program in 1977.
1978
1977
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Rice University, Houston, TX
PUBLICATIONS
Author
The Cooper Clinic Solution to the Diet Revolution: Step up to the Plate! (2001, 2007, 2009)
The Guilt-Free Comfort Food Cookbook, 1995
The Balancing Act Nutrition & Weight Guide, 1989
What’s Cooking at the Cooper Clinic, 1988
Southwest Airlines Survival Kit, pamphlet, 1985
Nutritional Tips – series of 13 pamphlets, 1980-2004
1976
Professional Journals
Remig, V, B Franklin, S Margolis, G Kostas, T Nece, J Street.
Trans fats in America: A review of their use, consumption, health implications, and regulation, JADA 110:585 -592, 2010
Kostas, G. Low-fat & delicious: Can we break the taste barrier? J Am Diet Assoc 97 (suppl):S88 -S92, 1997
Kostas, G, R Reiser. A hypertension diet education program for public health n urses, JADA 77:570, 1980
Kostas, G, R Reiser. Evaluation & follow-up of a hypertension diet education program, JADA 77:574, 1980
Kostas, G, A Metzinger, R Reiser. Promoting dietary compliance in the treatment of hypertension via hypertension diet education program for nurses. Prev Med 7 (1):99, 1978
Reiser, R, J Pritchard, G Kostas. Hypertension Control in specialty group and settings: Employees, elderly, children and minorities. Prev Med 7 (1):127, 1978 (abst)
Contributing Author
LA Fitness Weight Control Manual, 2003
Kids’ Fitness, by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, Bantam Publishing Company, 1991
Fort Worth Is Cooking!, by Renie Steves, Cuisine Concepts, 1993
Overcoming Hypertension, by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, Bantam Publishing Company, 1989
Controlling Cholesterol, by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, Bantam Publishing Company, 1988
The New Aerobics for Women, by Mildred Cooper and Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, Bantam Publishing Company, 1988
The Aerobics Program for Total Well-Being, by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, Evans Publishing Company, 1982

Magazine & Newspaper Media
Shape, Self, Family Circle, Dallas Morning News, Ladies Home Journal, Health, Women’s Sports and Fitness,
Mademoiselle, Indianapolis News, The Runner, The Commercial Appeal Newspaper, Working Women,
American Health, Dallas/Ft. Worth Home and Garden, Working Mother, Dallas Cowboys Family Health and
Fitness Guide, Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health, Better Homes & Gardens, Women’s
World, Redbook, First, Prevention, Outdoor Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Parenting, Fitness, In-Style
Audio-Visual Media
Television: KDFW –TV Good Day Dallas, 2008; KDFW –TV Good Day Dallas, 2007; KDFW-TV Good Morning
Texas , 2007; KXAS-TV NBC, 2006; KHOU-TV CBS Houston,2006 ; KDFW – Fox TV, 2006; WB Channel 33,
2005; Good Morning Texas, 2005, 1996; KDFW – Fox TV, 2005; Prime Time Texas, 2004; Fox 4 TV Good Day
Dallas (6 appearances), 1998 – 2004; Series of TVand radio talk show placements in Madison,WI on obesity
(sponsored by McDonald’s); panelist on McCuiston Hour Talk Show (PBS) 2002; series of TV interviews in 3
Kansas City Denver, Cleveland on US Dietary Gudielines (sponsored by Wheat Council); PBS Nutrition Series,
1996; Arlington Cable Network, 1994; Food Network In Food, 1997, 1996; Saturday Evening Post, 1991;
Cable Network News (CNN), 1988
Cable: Channel 49 TV Health News, Dallas, Texas, 1992; Nostalgia Network Heart Healthy Nutrition,
Arlington, Texas, 1991; About Town, Richardson, Texas, 1987
Satellite: Teleconference Broadcasts – University of Texas Health Science Center, 1990, 1991; Satellite
National Broadcast & videotape – American Dietetic Association, 1982; “Foods that Reduce Cholesterol” media satellite tour, 1998; “Top Weight Loss Tips for the New Year”, satellite media tour, 2000
Video: American Heart Assn. & Stanford University’s teaching DVD, “An Active Partnership For the Health of
Your Heart, 2004; Mike Ditka’s “Straight from the Heart” Health Video, 1989; American Dietetic Association’s
Nutrition Counseling” videotape, Mosby Productions, 1985
Radio: KCBI Talk Show annual guest 1986 – 1999; KRLD Live interviews 1988 – 2005; KPLX Call In 1993 –
1997; Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s “Healthy Living Radio” program, Call In Talk show, 2000-2003 ; numerous call-in interviews from 1980-2003, representing the Cooper Clinic’s nutrition recommendations
Blog: http://wp.me/p1eDq2-s -2011
EXPERIENCE
President, Georgia Kostas Nutrition Associates, Inc.
Author. Publisher. Speaker, Media Spokesperson. Writer. Consultant to corporate wellness programs, restaurants, childhood obesity programs . Consults with individuals in private practice, Telos Fitness Center and Cooper Clinic, Dallas.
Books and Teaching Materials used by RD’s in 50 states and military worldwide.
Founder & Director of Nutrition Program, Cooper Clinic, Dallas, TX
The Cooper Aerobics Center, Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, Chairman
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Established preventive nutritional philosophy for the Cooper Clinic
Led development and advancement of nutrition services, weight loss classes, nutrition guidelines and publications
Established comprehensive nutrition assessment and out-patient consultation services in preventative medicine setting
Designed The Cooper Clinic Nutrition & Exercise Evaluation System software for diet & exercise analysis, and assisted in marketing of software
Clinical Dietitian, Oschner Foundation Hospital, New Orleans, LA
Specialties: Oncology & Diabetes
2004-present
1979-2004
1978-1979

AWARDS & ASSOCIATIONS Page 3
Awards
National Academy Achievement Award, American-Hellenic Professional Association 2010
Medallion Award, The American Dietetic Association 2007
Distinguished Dietitian of the Year, Texas Dietetic Association 2006
SCAN National Achievement Award, Sports, Cardiovascular & Wellness Nutritionists, 1990
American Dietetic Association
Young Dietitian of the Year, Texas Dietetic Association & Dallas Dietetic Association 1981
Associations
American, Texas & Dallas Dietetic Associations (new name=Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics)(1978-present)
American Dietetic Association Foundation, Scholarship Committee (2007)
Texas Dietetic Assn, Board of Directors, Internal Communications Chair (2005 -2006); Awards
Committee Task Force (2007)
Sports and Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN) – ADA (1981-now); Awards chair(2008)
Weight Management Dietitians – ADA (2003-now)
Dietitians in Business & Communications – ADA (1991-now)
Nutrition Entrepreneurs – ADA (1979-now)
Weight Management Dietitians – ADA (2003-now)
Food and Culinary Professionals – ADA (1997-now)
Dietitians in Functional and Integrative Medicine ( 2005-now)
Les Dames de ‘Escoffier) (1995-now), Ambassador of Caring (2007-2008)
American Heart Association
Orthodox Christian Association in Medicine, Psychology & Religion ( 1985-1995)
International Orthodox Christian Charities, local volunteer chair (2002 -now)
MAGAZINE/NEWSPAPER DETAILS
Articles, Quotes & Newsletters (1981-1997 listed ; please see web search for most recent):
Ergogenic Aids, Handball Magazine, 1997
Q&A Column on Athletes’ Diet Questions, Texas Athlete, 1996
Q&A Column on Women’s Nutrition Questions, Fitness First, 1995
Making Healthy ‘Fast Foods’ Convenient, Weight Control Digest, 1995
Getting a Carbohydrate High, Scholastic Coach, 1993
Taking a Break for Fitness, Self, January, 1992 & August, 1989
Healthy Snacks for Athletes on the Road, Scholastic Coach Magazine, August, 1990
Family Circle Fitness Supplement, July, 1988 (Recipe Consultant)
Bran News, Dallas Morning News, Food Section, July 17, 1988
Just for You, Working Mother, August 1988
The Lower Your Cholesterol Diet, Ladies Home Journal, January, 1988
Good Looks, Health, November, 1987
Drink, Eat and Bounce Back, American Health, June, 1987
Personal Best, Women’s Sports and Fitness, May, 1987
How to Eat When Your Exercise, Mademoiselle, December, 1986
Fast Foods, Indianapolis News, January 15, 1986
A Passion for Pasta, The Runner, January 1985
Health and Fitness Guide, Ladies Home Journal, April, 1985
Athletic Diet High in Carbohydrates, Low in Protein, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, TN, May 10, 1985
After the Finish, Dallas Morning News, Food Section, July 18, 1985
Hi-Test Fitness Fuel, Working Woman, June, 1985
Hi-Test Fitness Fuel, American Health, June, 1985
Weight Loss Programs & Products booklet, Aerobics & Fitness Assoc. of America, 1993
Eating Right to Stay Fit, Healthy and Slim, Dallas/ Ft. Worth Home and Garden, January, 1983
Dallas Cowboys Family Health and Fitness Guide, 1981
LIST OF SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Dietitians & Nutritionists:
1978–2011 American Dietetic Association, 8 national meetings -1978, 1982,1983, 1991,1999, 2002, 2008,2011
1985-2011 Sports, Cardiovascular,& Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN), 6 annual national symposiums -
1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2011
2011 Florida Dietetic Association, annual meeting
2011 Virginia Dietetic Association, annual meeting
2011 Oklahoma Dietetic Association, annual meeting

2011 Missouri Dietetic Association, annual meeting
2010 Kansas Nutrition Council, annual meeting page 4
2009 Texas Diabetes Association, annual meeting
2008 Nebraska Dietetic Association, annual Meeting
2008 Charlotte Dietetic Association, Raleigh Dietetic Assn, Greensboro Dietetic Assn – seminars
2007 Utah Dietetic Association, annual meeting
2007 A& M University Phyte for your Life Symposium
2007
2008
New York City Dietitians Symposium, NYC, NY , annual sumposium
Texas Dietetic Association, annual meetings ( and 2007,1995,1982)
2007 Food Service of America, dietitian food service directors
2006 Rhode Island Dietetic Symposium, Providence, RI, annual meeting
2006 USDA Dietitians, Motivational Interviewing 2-day Training Program, Washington, DC
2006 Illinois Dietetic Association, annual meeting
2006 Texas Christian University – graduation speaker to dietitian majors
2005 West Virginia Dietetic Association, annual meeting
2005 Healthy Weight Forum for dietitian spokespersons (General Mills, National Dairy Council)
1996, 2005 Houston Area Dietetics Association
1981–2003 Dallas Dietetic Association, annual meeting (1981, 1985, 1989, 1993, 2003)
2004 Wisconsin Dietetic Association, annual meeting
2003
2001
1999
1997
Minnesota Dietetic Association, annual meeting
Alabama Dietetic Association, annual meeting
American Overseas Dietetics Association (Cypress), annual international meeting
American Overseas Dietetics Association (Heidelberg, Germany),annual international meeting
1996
1996
Tidewater Nutrition Council (Virginia), annual meeting
Chicago Nutrition Council, annual meeting
1993–1996 American Health Publishing Weight Loss national seminars (1993, 1995, 1996)
1995 Virginia Dietetic Association, annual meeting
1991, 1992 University of Texas Health Science Center, teleconference
1985, 1991 Oklahoma Dietetic Association, annual meeting
1989
1989
St. Joseph’s Hospital (Mason City, IA)
St. Luke’s Hospital (St. Louis, MO)
1988
1987
1986
1985
Georgetown University Hospital (Washington, D.C.)
Greater Spokane Dietetic Association (Spokane, WA), annual meeting
Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA)
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Wellness Program (South Bend, IN)
1985
1984
1983
1983
Greater Memphis Area Nutritional Council
U.S. Army Dietitians, European Division (Heidelberg, Germany)
U.S. Army Dietitians, European Division (Bad Kissingen, Germany)
Arkansas Dietetic Association, annual meeting
Fort Worth Dietetic Association, annual meeting 1981
Medical Professionals:
2011 Idaho Dept of Public Health (Idaho Falls,ID)
2011 Idaho Academy of Family Physicians(Boise, ID)
2011 Upper Plains Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab
Association – annual meeting (Bismarck, ND)
2008-09 Physicians Dinners: Hypertension &
Diet- San Antonio, San Francisco, Boston,
Baltimore, Miami, Los Angeles, Phoenix,
1989 Beltway Hospital (Pasadena, TX)
1989 Civic Aviation Medical Association
1988 Preventive Medicine Physicians (Poland)
1988 European Christian Physicians (Austria)
1988 National Wellness Conference (Wisconsin)
1988 Georgetown University Hospital, Wash, DC
1987 Rosewood Hospital. Houston, TX
1985 Nihon Aerobics Center, Chiba, Japan
Houston, Kansas City, Charlotte, Dallas,
Washington, DC (Novartis-sponsored)
2007 Texas Assn of Physicians Assistants
2005 Healthy Weight Forum, Chicago, Illinois
2005 American Assn. of Cardiovascular &
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Milwaukee, WI)
2003 U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Task Force on
Childhood Obesity, Washington, D.C.
2003 University of Texas at Southwestern
Medical School, Grand Rounds
2001 Multi-Care Health Systems
(Dallas, TX)
(Tacoma, WA)
2000, 1995 Arlington Memorial Hospital (TX)
1995 Veterans Admin Hospital Staff (Little Rock, AK)
1991 American Heart Association (Dallas, TX)
1985 South Carolina Department of Public Health
1986 New Orleans Public Schools Food Service Directors
1984 Sports Medicine Seminar, Athens, TX
1983 U.S. Air Force Hospital, Torrajon, Spain
1983 Medical Professionals (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
1980 Methodist Hospital (Dallas, TX)
1978 National Conference on High Blood
Pressure, Los Angeles, LA

Dentists:
1996, 1998 Southwest Dentist Association
Conference (Austin, TX)
1996, 2002 Texas Academy of General
Dentistry, San Antonio Chapter
1988 Pennsylvania Academy of Dentistry
1986 Baylor University School of Dentistry
1986 Northeastern Pennsylvania Dental Assn
1985 American Dental Association
1983–1984 Dallas Dental Association
Allied Health Professionals:
1978–2005 Cooper Institute
2005 Baylor Hospital – Women & Heart Disease
2005 Chefs Nutrition Training, Burlington Northern
2001 National Restaurant Assn Tradeshow
2000 Louisiana School Food Service Admin
1987 Twelfth National Nutrient Databank
Military:
2010 Ft Leavenworth, KS – War College
2010 Ft Bliss, TX – War College
1997 (3 bases), 1998, 2001 - U.S. Navy
1991, 1994, 1996, 1997 - U.S. Customs
Corporations & Organizations:
2010 Susan G Komen – World Hdqrs, Dallas
2010 Trinity Industries
2010 Clear Channel
2010 Schultz Financial-webinar
1983–2008 Cooper Wellness Programs
1978–2006 Cooper Fitness Center
2007 Brinker International, Dallas
2008 Top Sales Producers, Colorado Springs, CO
2007 Les Dames D’Escoffier International
2007 Schulz Investments, Las Vegas, NV
2007 Crowne Energy, Frisco, TX
2007 CDX Energy, Employees, Dallas, TX (1st)
2007 CDX Energy, Employees, Dallas, TX (2 nd )
2007 Les Dames d’Escoffier International Mtg
2006 Nat’l Home Builders Assn, regional meeting
2006 Rice University Alumni
2006 National Sugar Association
2006 Electronic Data Systems, Dallas, TX
2005 Electronic Data Systems, Dallas, TX
2005 Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Ft Worth
2004 American Airlines Employees
2004, 2000, 1996 Kerrville Fitness Center
2002 Land Leis Corporation
2002 Dallas Chamber of Commerce
2002 Tyler Cup
2002 Slender Lady franchise owners
2002 Merrill Lynch
2002 Sur La Table
2000 Alcon Labs
1997 Hewlett Packard Women’s Professional Grp
1997 Texas Auto Club
1996 Bankston Automotive (5 locations)
1996 Young Presidents Organization (YPO)
1996 Radio Advertising Bureau – top salesmen
1996 Million Dollar Roundtable Insurance Execs
1996 Haggar- employee wellness program page 5
1994 AT&T – employee wellness program
1994 Meeting Planners International
1992 Taylor Publishing Company
1992 City of Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie, TX)
1991 Air Force Exchange Service
1991 CODA Energy Company
1991 Dupont, Wellness Program
1991 Social Security Administration
1991 Vinson & Elkins Law Firm
1990 Bickle & Brewer Law Firm
1990 Wang
1989 Blue Cross/Blue Shield
1989 American Assn. of Legal Administrators
1989 Jenny Johansen, Inc.
1989, 1980 National Chemical Research
1987 American Businessmen Association
1986 Trinity Forge Company
1983 American Assoc. of Women Accountants
1981 Professional Development Institute
1980 Texas Instruments
1979 Dallas Police Department
1979 Dupont
1979 Institute for Executive Potential
1979 Texas Employment Commission (Dallas,TX)
1979 Trammel Crow Development Company
Fitness & Athletic Professionals:
2001 Texas Regional Athletic Trainers &
Conditioning Coaches, High School
& College, Texas Football Coaches
2001 Oklahoma Coaches & Athletic Trainers
1997 Kansas State Coaches
1996, 1991 Oklahoma Coaches State Meetings
1993 National Association of Governors’ Councils
on Physical Fitness & Sports, Nat’l. Mtg.
1992 International Dance & Exercise Assn. (IDEA)
National Conference
1992 U.S.A. Football Coaches
1992 U.S.A. Basketball Coaches
1992, 1991 Oklahoma Athletic Trainers Conferences
1987–1991 National Basketball Association,
Rookies, 5 Annual Conferences
1991 Mississippi Athletic Trainers State Conference
1991 Final Four Women’s Basketball Coaches
Association, National Meeting
1982, 1979 American College of Sports
Medicine-Certification Program
1981 Women’s Sports Clinic (San Angelo, TX)
1981 Dallas Soccer Team
1980, 1983 Japanese Fitness Directors
1979 American College of Sports Medicine,
Regional Conference
Schools:
2009- Maine School District Wellness Symposium, ME
2007 A & M University, College Station, TX
2006 Holy Cross Seminary, Boston,MA
2006 Texas Christian University, Ft Worth,TX
2004 Univ of Texas CUP, Dallas, Tx
2000 Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR

1997 Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
1996 Texas Christian University, Ft Worth, TX
1991 Texas Student Dietetic Assn, Waco, TX
1990 University of Texas- San Antonio,TX
1987, 1983 Southwest Baptist Theology
Seminary. Fort Worth, TX
1986 Georgia State University, Athens,TX
1986 New Orleans Public Schools, New Orleans, LA
1985 Hillcrest High School, Dallas, TX
1985, 1979 Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, TX
1985, 1979 University of Texas- Dallas, TX
1985, 1979 Louisiana Tech, Ruston, LA
1985, 1979 East Texas State Univ, Commerce, TX
1985, 1979 Texas Women’s University, Denton, TX
1984 Tarrelton State College, Fort Worth, TX
1983 University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
1983, 1979 Tarrant County Community College ,
1982 Brookhaven Community College, Dallas, TX
1982 Performing Arts High School, Dallas, TX
1982 Eastfield Community College, Mesquite, TX
1981 University of Texas- Arlington, TX
1981 Richland Community College, Dallas, TX
1980, 1981 University of Texas Health Science
1979 Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX
1978 Louisiana State University Medical School
Non-Profit Organizations:
2009, 2008- Sisters to Sisters Organization –
Miami, Los Angeles, Tampa
2005 Moms & Daughters Charity League, Dallas -page 6
2003, 1980 Junior League , Dallas, TX
2000, 1991 Rotary Club, Dallas, TX
1991 Dallas Petroleum Landmen’s Wives Assn.
1990 Dallas Geological and Geophysical Auxiliary
1989 Dallas Executive Network
1989 Investors Network, Dallas, TX
1989 Downtown Network of Career Women
1987 Kiwanis Club , Dallas, TX
1985 Willowbend Country Club, Plano, TX
Churches & Related Organizations:
1981–2011 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
(Dallas, TX), 13 lectures
2011- Mother’s Day Luncheon, Annunciation Ch, Houston
2011- Sunrise Methodist Retreat, Colorado Springs
2011-Sunrise Methodist Moms, Colorado Springs
2009 -Sunrise Methodist Women, Colorado Springs
2004 – Prestonwood Baptist Church, Dallas, TX
1993, 1995 Prestonwood Baptist Church
1989, 1990 St. Rita’s Catholic Church (Dallas)
1985, 1990 Women’s Christian Society (Dallas)
1989 Chapel of the Cross, Women’s Auxiliary
1985 Dunwoody Baptist Church (Atlanta, GA)
1984 Broadmoor Baptist Church (Shreveport, LA)
1983 Richland Heights Baptist Church
(Richardson, TX)
1983 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Irving, TX)
1980 Northway Baptist Church (Dallas, TX)
CONSULTANT SERVICES
SmartBalance (2010, 2011)
Welch’s – Continuing Education ADA article for dietitians (2011)
Stephens & Associates, Inc – dietary research protocol and implementation (2009)
Luby’s, Inc
Luby’s Cafeterias, Texas (2003-now)
2424.com Weight Loss Challenge (consult contestant), 2005
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Wellness Program, 2004-2006
Healthy Living Academics, “Fun & Healthy Living For Kids”, prototype obesity summer camps for teens, 2004
M.D. Anderson Hospital, Food Services Program, 1998
Milk Mustache Campaign, Recipe consultant, 1997
Natura Restaurant, Menu/Recipe consultant, 1997
1996 U.S. Olympic Athletes Nutrition Program (sponsored by McDonald’s ,1996
Liaison for The American Dietetic Association to The President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports, 1991-1995
McDonald’s, Healthy Growing Up, Curriculum for Children, 1992
U.S. Navy, Weight Control Programs, 1987
Nihon Aerobics Center, Nutrition Program, 1985 (Chiba, Japan)
INVITED GUEST
NAPA Valley, Live Well 2010, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, June 2010
Trans Fat Expert Opinion Conference, January 2009
National Nutrient Rich Foods Council, update, December 2007, 2008
NAPA Valley, Culinary Institute of America, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, June 2007
The Ranch, Texas Beef Council, 2006