Gretchen Lynn George, PhD, RD
COURSES
DFM 350 Advanced Nutrition I
DFM 450 Advanced Nutrition II
DFM 451 Community Nutrition and Assessment
DFM 655 Nutrition Education and Communication
DFM 751 Seminar in Nutritional Assessment Across the Lifespan
DFM 755 Seminar in Human Nutrition and Metabolism
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Biology
9/2009 to 6/2013
Designated Emphasis Program in International and Community Nutrition
USDA National Needs Fellowship (NNF) Recipient: Obesity Research
University of California, Davis, CA
Master of Arts: Family and Consumer Science
8/2000 to 5/2002
Emphasis in Foods & Nutrition
Dietetic Internship: American Dietetic Association, RD Certified 2003
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Bachelor of Science: Nutritional Science
California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, CA
9/1995 to 6/2000
Study Abroad: Emphasis in British Culture/Nutrition
University of Brighton, Brighton, East Sussex, UK
1/1999 to 6/1999
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Peer-reviewed publication
Kaiser, L.L., Schneider, C., Mendoza C., George, G.L., Neelon, M., Roche, B., Ginsburg,
D. (2012). Development and Use of an Evaluation Tool for Taste-Testing Activities
by School-Aged Children. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 112:
2028-2034.
McAnulty, S.R., McAnulty, L., Dumke, C., Proulx. W., Morrow, J.D., George,
G.L.,..Nieman, D.C. (2004). Consumption of blueberry polyphenols reduces exerciseinduced oxidative stress compared to vitamin C. Nutrition Research, 24(3): 209-221.
Peer-reviewed book chapters
Olivera, N., George, G.L., Kaiser, L.L. “My child is not fat, he is chubby: A Latino
Parenting Perspective” Latino Wellness and Health. (2011). Kellogg Foundation
Project, Arte Publico. Houston, Texas.
Peer-reviewed proceedings and presentations
George, G.L., Schneider, C. Fitness and Nutrition Themed Summer Camp Promotes
Health Changes in Overweight Youth. (2013). 7th Biennial Childhood Obesity
Conference, Long Beach, CA. Abstract and Poster Presentation.
George, G.L, Schneider, C., Kaiser, L.L. Individualized feedback during summer camp
influences anthropometric changes in California’s Central Valley overweight youth.
(2013) Experimental Biology, Boston, MA: Abstract and Oral presentation.
George, G.L., Schneider, C., Ginsburg, D., Kaiser, L.L. Summer camp promotes
anthropometric changes in overweight youth in Fresno, California. (2012)
Experimental Biology, San Diego, CA: Published Abstract and Poster Presentation.
Schneider, C., Mendoza, C., George, G.L., Cogdill, A., Kaiser, L.L. Promotion Healthy
Living through a Youth Summer Camp. (2011) Childhood Obesity Conference, San
Diego, CA, Published Abstract and Poster Presentation.
Mendoza, C., Schneider, C., George, G.L., Kaiser, L.L.(2011). Validation of a Taste
Test Tool for use in Low Income Youth. Childhood Obesity Conference, San Diego, CA,
Published Abstract and Poster Presentation.
George, G.L., McAnulty, L., McAnulty, S.R., Swick, S., Morrow, J.D., Dumke,
C.L…Nieman, D.C. Effect of phytochemicals, ascorbate, and plasma urate on
exercise-induced oxidative stress. (2002) The FASEB Journal 16:5 (March 22, 2002),
p. 737.17 Experimental Biology, Published Abstract and Poster Presentation.
Invited works (Peer reviewed works Oral presentations)
George, G.L. Anthropometric and dietary changes observed long term in overweight
youth participating in short term summer camp in Fresno, California. (September
24, 2012) Center for Poverty Research University of California, Davis: Graduate
Student Retreat Oral Presentation
George, G.L. Summer camp promotes anthropometric change in overweight youth
in Fresno, California. (May 4, 2012) The Graduate Group in Nutritional Biology 1st
Annual GGNB Student Symposium, UC Davis. Abstract and Oral Presentation
Invited works (Non-Peer Review Oral presentations)
George, G.L. California Pacific Medical Center Externs – Choosing Your Career
- Becoming a Registered Dietitian (March 12, 2014).
Skyline College, San Bruno, CA
George, G.L. Registered Dietitians in the Research Arena. (February 8, 2014).
Bay Area Dietetic Association, Berkeley, CA.
George, G.L. Registered Dietitians in the Research Arena. (November 4, 2013).
Diablo Valley Dietetic Association, Walnut Creek, CA.
George, G.L. California Pacific Medical Center Externs – Choosing Your Career
(December 11, 2013). Skyline College, San Bruno, CA
George, G.L. The Ethics of Fat and Thin. (November 12, 2011).Introduction to Ethics
Course. University of California at Davis, CA,
FELLOWSHIPS AND GRANTS
USDA National Needs Fellowship for Research in Obesity
9/2009 to 2013
$72,000 stipend, $8,000 travel funds and tuition coverage for doctoral work
Ann Hertzler Research Foundation Grant
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
$5000 dollars awarded
6/2012 to 2013
Jastro Shields Award for Research
University of California, Davis
$3,000 dollars awarded
6/2012 to 2013
AWARDS FOR RESEARCH, SCHOLARLY or CREATIVE WORK
Excellence in Community and Public Health Nutrition Research Oral Presentation
Competition
Community and Public Health Nutrition Research Interest Section
American Society for Nutrition, Experimental Biology, Boston, MA
April 2013
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS and TRAINING
Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (DPG Research and DPG weight management)
Bay Area Dietetic Association
American Nutrition Society
SLOW Food
Society for Nutrition Education
Center for the Public Interest
SERVICE
Campus
Student Dietetic Association Advisor – San Francisco State University
Graduate Student Association (member) - University of California, Davis
Department
Graduate Program Marketing Committee, CFS/D, San Francisco State University
Undergraduate Peer Mentoring Advisor, CFS/D, San Francisco State University
Faculty Advisor, Undergraduate & Graduate, CFS/D, San Francisco State University
Community
Skyline Community College – Career Symposium - Guest Speaker
Bay Area Dietetic Association – Mini Symposium at UC Berkeley
Diablo Valley Dietetic Association – RD’s in Research – Guest speaker
Nutrition Educator Volunteer, 7-Teepees, 18 Reasons, San Francisco, CA
Childhood Obesity Conference Room Monitor Volunteer
Stanford Food Summit – Informal Research Committee – Child Nutrition
Davis Homeless Shelter- Food Stamp Education and Implementation (volunteer)
Full Circle Farms - advocate for increased awareness of community farm
PERSONAL INTERESTS
I love to run, mountain bike and backpack in the Sierras.