Cindy Nelson
Home and Community Department
Extension Associate Professor | Health and Wellness | 4-H and Youth | Beaver County
Contact Information
Office Location: Beaver County Extension OfficePhone: 435-438-6452
Email: cindy.nelson@usu.edu
Additional Information:
Educational Background
Licensures & Certifications
Biography
Cindy has a bachelor's degree from BYU in Physical Education and Psychology and a Master's degree from SUU in Educational Leadership. She has been a certified EMT and has a secondary teaching certificate.
Teaching Interests
Wellness, fitness, and nutrition
Balancing family life-finance and relationships
Youth leadership and development
Research Interests
Wellness
Awards
Achievement in Service Award, 2017
NAE4-HA
Excellence in 4-H volunteerism-Team, 2017
NAE4-HA
Discover 4-H Clubs, Distinguished Team, 2017
Epsilon Sigma Phi
2016 Achievement of Service Award, 2017
UAE4-HW
County Faculty of the Year, 2017
Utah State Univeristy Extension
New Educator Award, 2017
UEAFCS
Communication Award, Internet Education Technology, Live Well Utah Blog, Utah Team, 2nd Place National, 2016
NEAFCS
Communications: Internet Education Technology Live Well Utah Blog, Utah Team, 2016
NEAFCS
Family Health and Wellness Award, Utah Food Sense Program, 2016
NEAFCS
Communications: Internet Education Technology Live Well Utah Blog, Utah Team, 2016
UEAFCS
Diversity Awards (Individual) Healthy Habits, 2016
UEAFCS
Family Health and Wellness Award (Individual) Healthy Habits, 2016
UEAFCS
Family Health and Wellness Award, Utah Food Sense Program, 2016
UEAFCS
Innovative Program (Team) Community Wellness Coaching, 2016
UEAFCS
Peer Recognition Award, 2016
UEAFCS
Supervisor of the Year, 2015
Utah Food $ense
Relationship Skills Educator Certificate of Appreciation, 2015
Utah Marriage Commission
Marketing/Public Relations Team Award, 2015
UEAFCS
Peer Recognition Award, 2014
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Program Excellence Through Research Team Award, 2013
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Innovative Program Team Award, 2013
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Publications | Abstracts
- Cromwell, S., Nelson, C., MacArthur, S., Prevedel, S., (2016). Healthy Living: Incorporate it into Your 4-H Program (WRLF).
- Prevedel, S., Peterson, G., Nelson, C., Mueller, M., Simonsen, S.E, Improving Health Equity through University Community Partnerships: Motivational-Interview-Based Community Wellness Coaching in Diverse Rural and Urban Utah Communities. 2016 ActiveLiving Research Conference
- Cromwell, S., Nelson, C., Food & Field Olympics: Activities for Young Children.
- MacArthur, S., Cromwell, S., Garcia, Z., Hill, P.A, Nelson, C., Discover 4-H Clubs: Baby Stepping into new 4-H Projects. Utah State University Extension
- MacArthur, S., Cromwell, S., Garcia, Z., Hill, P.A, Nelson, C., Discover 4-H Clubs: Baby Stepping into new 4-H Projects. Utah State University Extension
- Garcia, Z., Sulser, A.R, Hunter, B., Nelson, C., Building Bridges Within Extension, New Agent Suggestions for Launching Program Development.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Fact Sheets
- Wright Voss, M., Savoie Roskos, M., Coombs, , Murza, G., Nelson, C., (2021). Exercise and chronic pain. Digital Commons
- Nelson, C., Cromwell, S., (2017). Mindful Eating: Benefits, Challenges, and Strategies. Utah State University Extension
- Nelson, C., Cromwell, S., (2016). Benefits of Exercise on Mind Function.
- Nelson, C., Bailey, L., (2015). A Beginners Guide: 10 Tips to Better Landscape Photography. USU Digital Commons
- Nelson, C., Bailey, L., (2015). Safety Guide for the Adventurous Outdoor Hiker.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Curriculum
- Nelson, C., MacArthur, S., Hashimoto, C., (2016). Discover 4-H Fitness Clubs.
- Nelson, C., MacArthur, S., Hashimoto, C., (2014). Discover 4-H Fitness Clubs.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Levin, M.E, Peterson, J.M, Durward, C., Bingeman, B., Davis, E., Nelson, C., Cromwell, S., (2021). A randomized controlled trial of online acceptance and commitment therapy to improve diet and physical activity among adults who are overweight/obese. Transactional Behavioral Medicine, 11, 1216-1225.
- Cromwell, S., Nelson, C., Prevedel, S., (2017). Reducing Hunger Among Low-Income Youth Through Weekend Kid Packs. Journal of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciencesurnal of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
- Hill, P.A, MacArthur, S., Read, N., Nelson, C., (2014). Google Search Mastery Operators. Journal of Extension
Professional Journal
- Cromwell, S., Nelson, C., Ivie, D., Schulze, M., (2024). Outdoor Recreation Programs: An Innovative Approach to Increasing Protective Factors Among Youth. Journal of National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
- MacArthur, S., Nelson, C., Brower, N., Memmott, M.P, Peterson, G., (2016). Discover 4-H Clubs: The Essential Resource for 4-H. Journal of Extension
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | MultiMedia
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Technical Reports
Research Reports
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
Newsletter
Newspaper
Miscellaneous Extension
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.