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Human Health Performance and Nutrition: Dr. David L. Gee

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Dr. David L. Gee

Professor of Food Science and Nutrition
Email: geed@cwu.edu
 

Education

  • Ph.D. Nutrition, University of California, Davis, 1980
  • M.S. Food Science, University of California, Davis, 1976
  • B.S. Bacteriology, University of California, Davis, 1975

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Experience

Central Washington University - 1981 to present
  • Professor of Food Science and Nutrition, 1991 to Present
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Department Chair, 1987 to 1993
  • Associate Professor of Food Science and Nutrition, 1986 to 1991
  • Assistant Professor of Food Science and Nutrition, 1981 to 1986

University of California, Davis

  • Research Assistant, Department of Food Science and Technology, 1977 to 1980
  • Research Assistant, Department of Food Science and Technology, 1975 to 1976
  • Laboratory Assistant, Department of Bacteriology, 1974

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Awards

  • Central Washington University Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, 2005
  • Central Washington University's Distinguished Professor of Teaching Award, 1999

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Affiliations

  • American College of Sports Medicine, Professional Member, 1993 to Present
  • American Dietetics Association, Associate Member, 1988 to Present
  • Institute of Food Technologist, 1981 to Present
  • American College of Nutrition, Member, 2001 to Present

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Publications

  • Apple fiber and gum arabic lowers total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in men with mild hypercholesterolemia. K. Mee & D. Gee. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 97(4):422-424 (1997).
  • Measurement of in vitro Lipid Peroxidation via Pentane: Effect of Vitamin E., Selenium, Polyunsaturated Fat, and Assay for Acute Toxic Reactions. R.E. Litov, J.E. Downey, D. Irving, M. Sagai, D.L. Gee and A.L. Tappel. (abstract) Fed. Proc. 37;706 (1978).
  • High Blood Pressure and You. (Pamphlet) D.L. Gee, N. Snell and D. Meier. Washington State Dept of Health (1990).
  • Oxidant Tissue Injury and Nutritionally-related Antioxidants. Wash. State Dietetics Association Bulletin. 9(3):3 (1988).
  • Weight Control. (Pamphlet series) D.L. Gee, J. Faley and J. Wright. Washington State Dept. of Health and Human Services (1987).
  • Carbon Tetrachloride-Mediated Expiration of Pentane and Chloroform: The Effects of Pretreatment with Diethyl Maleate, SKF-525A, and Phenobarbital. M.M. Bechtold, D.L. Gee and A.L. Tappel. Toxicol. Lett. 1 1;1 65-171 (1982).
  • Production of Volatile Hydrocarbons by Isolated Hepatocytes: An in vitro Model for Lipid Peroxidation Studies. D.L. Gee and A. L. Tappel. Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 60;1 12-120 (1981).
  • Carbon Tetrachloride-induced Upid Peroxidation: Simultaneous in vivo Measurements of Pentane and Chloroform Exhaled by the Rat. D.L. Gee, M.M. Bechtold and A.L. Tappel. Toxicol. Lett. 8;299-306 (1981).
  • The Effect of Exhaustive Exercise on Expired Pentane as a Measure of in vivo Lipid Peroxidation in the Rat. D.L. Gee and A.L. Tappel. Life Sci. 28;2425-2429 (1981).
  • The Role of Lipid Peroxidation During Chronic and Acute Exposure to Ethanol as Determined by Pentane Expiration in the Rat. R.E. Utov, D.L. Gee, J.E. Downey and A.L. Tappel. Lipids 16;52-57 (1981).
  • The Effect of Carbon Monoxide on Bacterial Growth. D.L. Gee and W.D. Brown. Meat Science 5;215-222 (1980-81).
  • Stability of Carboxymyoglobin in Refrigerated Ground Beef. D.L. Gee and W.D. Brown. J. Agr. Food Chem. 26;273 (1978).
  • Extension of Shelf Life in Refrigerated Ground Beef Stored Under an Atmosphere Containing Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide. D.L. Gee and W.D. Grown. J. Agr. Food Chem. 26;274 (1978).
  • Enzymes of D-Fructose Catabolism in Species of Beneckea and Photobacterium. D.L. Gee, P. Baumann and L. Baumann. Arch. Microbiol. 103; 205-207 (1975).

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Abstracts and Presentations

  • Training Effects on Nutrient Intake in Male Collegiate Cross Country Runnners.  D. Gee, L. D’Acquisto, E. Ellsworth.  Med. Sci. Sports & Ex. 36(5):S349 (2004).

  • he Effect of Dietary Changes on Plasma Homocysteine in Japanese Exchange Students.  K. Karatsu, D. Gee.  J. Am. Coll. Nutr.    (2003). Nashville, TN.

  • The Effect of Dietary Changes on Plasma Homocysteine in Japanese Exchange Students.  K. Karatsu, D. Gee.  J. Am. Coll. Nutr.    (2003). Nashville, TN.

  • The Effect of Dietary Changes on Plasma Homocysteine in Japanese Exchange Students.  K. Karatsu, D. Gee.  J. Am. Coll. Nutr.    (2003). Nashville, TN.

  • Gluten-free Flour Mix is a Successful Substitute with the Addition of Xanthan Gum in a Yellow Cake.  S. Garrison, D. Breckon, D. Gee. J. Am. Dietetic Assoc. 103(9):A-99 (2003). San Antonio. TX.

  • Using a Videoconference Format to Conduct Preceptor Trainings for Multiple Dietetic Internships.  J.K. Leader, D. Gee, D.A. Boutin.  J. Am. Dietetic Assoc.  102 (9):A (2002)Philadelphia, PA.

  • Two Different Sugar Substitutes Produce Varied Acceptability in White Cake.  L.J Jastad, C.J. Wheatley, D.L. Gee, and V.A. Bennett.  J. Am. Dietetic Assoc.  101:A (2001). St. Louis, MO.

  • Using Distance Education to Link Dietetic Internships In Washington State.  Dietetic Educators of Practitioners, Area I Annual Meeting.  Pacific Grove, CA.

  • Enhancement of Dietetic Internships Utilizing Video Conferencing. D.L. Gee.  Western Region Teaching Symposium. Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

  • Effects of Substituting Sucralose on the Physical and Sensory Properties of Chiffon Cake.  C. Paulson, C. Bronson, S. Reagin, and D.L. Gee.  J. Am. Dietetic Assoc. 100; A   (2000). Denver, CO.

  • Long Term Effects of Very Low Calorie Diets on Fat Distribution as Measured Using Computed Tomography.  J. Philabaum, MS, RD, C. Bambrick, MS, RD, D. Zulauf, MD and D.L. Gee, PhD. FASEB J. 14(4):A500 (2000). San Diego, CA.

  • Changes in Coronary Heart Disease Risk Among Japanese Exchange Students. C Sweeney, J. Freeman, D.L. Gee, C. Maruyama, M. Waki, M. Tsushima, M. Hanaoka. J. Am. Dietetic Assoc. 99; A1680 (1999). Atlanta, GA.

  • Carbohydrate Containing Creatine Supplementation Alters Dietary Intake in University Swimmers.  K. Scott, D.R. Renne, L.T. D’Acquisto, V. Nethery, and D.L. Gee.  Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 31(5): S102 (1999).  Seattle, WA.

  • Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation Does Not Enhance or Compromise Swimming Performance.  Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 31(5): S103 (1999). D.R. Renne, L.J. D’Acquisto, V. Nethery, D. Gee.   Seattle, WA

  • The Effects of Gum Arabic and Apple Fiber on Serum Lipids and Short Chain Fatty Acids in Hypercholeseterolemic Men and Women. D.L. Gee & S.G. Graf, International Congress of Nutrition. Montreal, Canada. P369, 1997.
  • Nutritional Status of Japanese Exchange Students: The Physiological Effects of Acute Dietary Changes and Coronary Heart Disease Risk. J.K. Peterson, D.L. Gee, M. Hanaoka, C. Maruyama, M. Tsushima & M. Waki, International Congress of Nutrition. Montreal Canada. p177, 1997.
  • Validation of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Using Conductor Length of Estimating Body Composition in Japanese Adults. K. Briggs-Early & D.L. Gee. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 29(5):S55 (1997), Denver, CO.
  • Pre-exercise Consumption of Commercial Energy Bars Affects Plasma Glucose Regulation During Prolonged Intense Cycling. V. Nethery, C. Nelson-Pfab, E. Bergman, & D. Gee. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 29(5):S250 (1997), Denver, CO.
  • Semi-moist Fruit Puree as Fat Replacement in Gingersnap Cookies. T.M. Mitzel, C.A. Sweeney, and D.L. Gee. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 96:A-43 (1996), San Antonio, TX.
  • Carbohydrate-based Fat Substitute is an Acceptable Replacement for Margerine in Pumpkin Bar Recipe. M.S. Trudell, K.A. Flansburgh, & D.L. Gee. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 96:A-43 (1996) San Antonio, TX.
  • The Incidence of Eating Disorders Among University Students Majoring in Dietetics: A Reevaluation Eight Years Later. M. Stussy, P.Mahre, D.L. Gee, & E.A. Bergman. J. Amm. Diet. Assoc. 96:A71 (1996), San Antonio, TX.
  • Use of Conductor Length Versus Height in Estimating Body Composition Using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis. D.R. Parsons & D.L. Gee. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 28(5):S194 (1996). Cincinnati, OH.
  • Effect of Non-fat Chocolate Pudding as Fat Replacement in Brownies. M. Stussy, J.K. Peterson, & D.L. Gee. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 95:A-38 (1995), Chicago, IL.
  • Weight Loss Distribution on Very Low Calorie Diets: Analysis by Computed Tomography. C.M. Bambirick, D. Zulauf, G. Hotchko, & D.L. Gee. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 93:A-96 (1993).
  • Design and Development of a Laboratory and Course to Teach Nutrition Assessment. D. Gee. ADA - Dietetic Educators of Practitioners Area 1 Annual Meeting. Pacific Grove, CA.
  • Laboratory Experiences in Didactic Programs in Dietetics. D.L. Gee, T. Nelson, D. Whitcombe, & P. Mahre. WSDA/ODA Annual Meeting, Portland OR.
  • Nutritional Status of Japanese Exchange Students in the U.S. and Their Return to Japan. D.L. Gee. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 91(9)A-1 17. ADA Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX.
  • Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidant Status in Burn Patients. D.L. Gee and R.E. Litov. Presented at the American Society for Clinical Nutrition Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA.
  • The Effect of Apple Fiber on Serum Cholesterol, Triglycerides and Blood Glucose in Hypercholesterolemic Males. D.L. Gee and T.A. Dugick. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. A-68(1990). ADA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
  • Nutritional Status of Japanese Exchange Students in the U.S. D.L. Gee - FASEB J. Fed. Am. Soc. Exp. Biol. Annual Meeting, Washington DC.
  • Nutritional and Health Behaviors of Undergraduate Dietetics Students. D.L. Gee & P.S. Mahre. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. (1988). ADA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
  • Prevalence of Obesity Among Children of the Yakima Indian Tribe. M. Ygona and D.L. Gee. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. (1988). ADA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyl Toxicity in Vitamin E or Selenium Deficient Rats. D.L. Gee, T. Johnston, and V. Bennett. Fed. Proc. 43(3); 488 (1984).
  • Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Lipid Peroxidation: The Simultaneous Measurement of Breath Pentane, Chloroform, Acetone and Carbon Tetrachloride. D.L. Gee, M.M. Bechtold and A.L. Tappel. Fed. Proc. 39;1047 (1980).

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Courses Taught

Foods and Nutrition Courses (FCSN)

 

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Contact Information

Department of Human Health Proformance and Nutrition
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7572
Phone: (509) 963-1911
Fax: (509) 963-1848
email: buschr@cwu.edu
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