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Kaiti George

Lecturer, Registered Dietitian, Loper Athletics Sports Dietitian
(308) 865-8664
CUSH W207
Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
Research focus areas: Nutrition

Areas of Expertise

  • Kinesiology
  • Nutrition
  • Sports Sciences

Biography

Kaiti George, RD, LMNT, has been a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist in Kearney since 2003.  

Kaiti's diverse experience includes pediatric and adult weight management, sports nutrition, wellness, heart disease, healthy cooking and food allergies. Kaiti is certified in Childhood Weight Management through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and holds a certification in Functional Gut Health.  

Kaiti is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has served in various roles, both elected and appointed, at the state level. In 2008, Kaiti was awarded the “Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year” from the Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and in 2013 was awarded the Kearney “Healthy Community Education” Award. 

Along with her teaching position, she also serves as the UNK Athletics Team Sports Dietitian.

Education

2003 - Post Baccalaureate Medical Nutrition Therapy - University of Nebraska Medical Center

2002 - BS in Nutritional Science and Dietetics - University of Nebraska- Lincoln

Courses Taught

  • PE 108: Introduction to Nutrition
  • PE 345: Nutrition Through the Lifecycle
  • PE 355: Food Prep For Optimal Health
  • PE 385: Advanced Nutrition
  • REC 305: Practicum in Nutrition

Community Interests and Involvement

I am integrated into my community, my profession and the University in a variety of different ways. I serve on both elected and appointed position in Kearney, at UNK and at the state level.

My passions includes being a mom to busy twins, helping with our local family business, teaching group fitness classes and of course cooking and exploring new foods.