Marlene Graf
Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences
Professional Practice Assistant Professor | Dietetics

Educational Background
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
NDFS 1020: The Science & Application of Human Nutrition
NDFS 2020: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
NDFS 4050: Education & Counseling Methods in Dietetics I
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 DPG
American Farm Bureau Federation Communications Award, 2015
American Farm Bureau Federation
USDA 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 Association
Emerging Dietetic Leader (EDL) Award, 2011
Utah Dietetic Association
2011 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award (Nominee), 2011
Utah Dietetic Association
NDFS Teacher of the Year Award, 2011
New Professional/Professional Advisor of the Year Award (Nominee), 2010
Utah State University
Robins Professional Advisor of the Year Award (Nominee), 2010
Utah State University
Outstanding New Professional Advisor Award (Nominee), 2009
Utah State University
Outstanding New Professional Advisor Award (Nominee), 2008
Utah State University
Outstanding New Professional Advisor Award (Nominee), 2007
Utah State University
Outstanding Service Volunteer of the Year Award, 2005
Sanpete County Fair Board
Publications | 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
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Graf, M., Judd-Murray, R., Rutigliano, H., (2019). Hitting Pause: Practical Ways to Incorporate Reflective Learning Experiences in Class. North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal, 63:Supplement 1, 88.
- 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.
Professional Journal
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | MultiMedia
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Publications | Other
Magazine/Trade Publications
- Graf, M., (2018). Dietitians Versus Diets. Utah Farm Bureau News Countryside Edition
- 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
Newsletter
- Graf, M., (2010). Retention and Student Success Newsletter: Faculty Focus. Retention and Student Success Newsletter *
Other
- 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. *
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.