Faculty | NDFS
Marlene Graf
Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences
Dietetics
Prof Practice Asst Professor
Contact Information
Go toOffice Location: NFS 114
DialPhone: 435-797-2131
SendEmail: marlene.graf@usu.edu
Educational Background
MS, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Utah State University, 2005 Thesis
Identification of factors affecting susceptibility to depression and influencing quality of life in adult cystic fibrosis patients based on age-at-diagnosis
Institute for e-Learning Excellence, Center for Innovative Design and Instruction, Utah State University, 2013
Biography
Registered Dietitian (since 2004), NDFS Faculty Member (since 2007), Emerging Dietetics Leader Award (2011), CAAS Teacher of the Year (2012, 2013), Eldon J. Gardner Teacher of the Year Award (2013)
Teaching Interests
- General Nutrition (NDFS 1020), Life Cycle Nutrition (NDFS 2020)
- Various Teaching Pedagogy, Practices, Designs, and Formats (Traditional, Blended, Online, Flipped, Lab, Broadcasted, etc)
- Instructional Technology and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Research Interests
- Student Engagement & Knowledge Retention
- Learning Theory and Pedagogy
- Healthy Living Practices
Awards
USDA Excellence in Teaching Agricultural Sciences Award (Nominee), 2018
Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award (Nominee), 2016
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors DPGAmerican Farm Bureau Federation Communications Award, 2015
American Farm Bureau FederationUSDA Excellence in Teaching Agricultural Sciences Award (Nominee), 2015
USDA Excellence in Teaching Agricultural Sciences Award (Nominee), 2014
Eldon J. Gardner Teacher of the Year Award, 2013
College of Agriculture Teacher of the Year Award, 2012
NDFS Teacher of the Year Award, 2012
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award (Nominee), 2012
Utah Dietetic AssociationEmerging Dietetic Leader (EDL) Award, 2011
Utah Dietetic Association2011 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award (Nominee), 2011
Utah Dietetic AssociationNDFS Teacher of the Year Award, 2011
New Professional/Professional Advisor of the Year Award (Nominee), 2010
Utah State UniversityRobins Professional Advisor of the Year Award (Nominee), 2010
Utah State UniversityOutstanding New Professional Advisor Award (Nominee), 2009
Utah State UniversityOutstanding New Professional Advisor Award (Nominee), 2008
Utah State UniversityOutstanding New Professional Advisor Award (Nominee), 2007
Utah State UniversityOutstanding Service Volunteer of the Year Award, 2005
Sanpete County Fair BoardPublications - Abstracts
- Archuleta, M., Kudin, J., Grace, C., Odei, J., Graf, M., M.S, (2016). One-on-One Education Increases Breastfeeding Initiation Rates in the Hospital. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Publications - Books & Book Chapters
* Has not been peer reviewed
Publications - Fact Sheets
* Has not been peer reviewed
Publications - Curriculum
* Has not been peer reviewed
Publications - Journal Articles
- Wengreen, H., Dimmick, M., Graf, M., (2015). Effectiveness of a blended design in a large general education course in nutrition. NACTA Journal, 59:1, 70-74.
Academic Journal
Professional Journal
* Has not been peer reviewed
Publications - Literary Journal
* Has not been peer reviewed
Publications - MultiMedia
* Has not been peer reviewed
Publications - Technical Reports
* Has not been peer reviewed
Publications - Translations & Transcripts
Publications - Other
- Graf, M., (2017). In Defense of Milk: Part 3. Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- Graf, M., (2016). In Defense of Milk: Part 2. Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- Graf, M., (2016). In Defense of Milk: Part 1 . Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- Graf, M., (2016). Lose Weight Effortlessly?. Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- Graf, M., (2015). Thank a Farmer. Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- Graf, M., (2015). How Much Do You Know About Gluten? . Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- Graf, M., (2015). Is Food Just Fuel?. Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- Graf, M., (2015). Healthy or Just Popular?. Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- Graf, M., (2014). 15 Favorite Resources. Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- Graf, M., (2014). Activist or Alarmist?. Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- Graf, M., (2014). Watching What We Drink: Facts About Three Beverages That May Surprise You. Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- Graf, M., (2014). Four Healthy Habits to Start. Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- Graf, M., (2013). Genetically Modified Foods: Is Labeling the Best Solution?. Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- Graf, M., (2013). True or False? Tips for Evaluating Nutrition Claims. Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- Graf, M., (2010). Retention and Student Success Newsletter: Faculty Focus. Retention and Student Success Newsletter *
- Graf, M., (2005). Identification of factors affecting susceptibility to depression and influencing quality of life in adult cystic fibrosis patients based on age-at-diagnosis. *
Magazine/Trade Publication
Newsletter
Other
* Has not been peer reviewed
Scheduled Teaching
NDFS 2020 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle, Spring 2018
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2017
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2017
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2017
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2017
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Spring 2017
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Spring 2017
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Spring 2017
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2016
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2016
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2016
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2016
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2016
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2016
NDFS 2020 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle, Spring 2016
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Spring 2016
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2015
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2015
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2015
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2015
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2015
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2015
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Summer 2015
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Summer 2015
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Summer 2015
NDFS 3600 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, Spring 2015
NDFS 3600 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, Spring 2015
NDFS 2020 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle, Spring 2015
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Spring 2015
NDFS 3600 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, Fall 2014
NDFS 3600 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, Fall 2014
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2014
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2014
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2014
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2014
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2014
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2014
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Summer 2014
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Summer 2014
NDFS 3600 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, Spring 2014
NDFS 3600 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, Spring 2014
NDFS 2020 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle, Spring 2014
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Spring 2014
NDFS 3600 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, Fall 2013
NDFS 3600 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, Fall 2013
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2013
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2013
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2013
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2013
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2013
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2013
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Summer 2013
NDFS 3600 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, Spring 2013
NDFS 3600 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, Spring 2013
NDFS 2020 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle, Spring 2013
NDFS 3600 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, Fall 2012
NDFS 3600 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, Fall 2012
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2012
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2012
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2012
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2012
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Summer 2012
NDFS 3600 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, Spring 2012
NDFS 2020 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle, Spring 2012
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2011
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2011
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Summer 2011
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Summer 2011
NDFS 2020 - LABORATORY, Spring 2011
NDFS 2020 - LABORATORY, Spring 2011
NDFS 2020 - LABORATORY, Spring 2011
NDFS 2020 - LABORATORY, Spring 2011
NDFS 2020 - NUTR THRU LIFE CYCLE, Spring 2011
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2010
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2010
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2010
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2010
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2010
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2010
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2010
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2010
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2010
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2010
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2010
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2010
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Fall 2010
USU 1010 - University Connections, Fall 2010
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Summer 2010
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition, Summer 2010
NFS 2020 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle, Spring 2010
NFS 2020 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle, Spring 2010
NFS 2020 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle, Spring 2010
NFS 2020 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle, Spring 2010
NFS 2020 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle, Spring 2010
Graduate Students Mentored
Megann Dastrup, Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences, June 2012 - April 2014
Sarah Lewis, Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences, September 2011 - December 2012
Elizabeth Rabe, Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences, September 2010 - December 2011