Associated Departments

Dietetics and Human Nutrition

Scholars@UK

Community-Engaged Approach to Improve Food Access and Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables in a Rural Appalachian Community

Luecking, C. T., Barr-Porter, M., Brewer, D. & Cardarelli, K. M., Feb 2025, In: Nutrients. 17, 3, 431.

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Increased Perceived Confidence in Professional Role Skills among Undergraduate Dietetic Students Following Simulation-Based Learning Experiences

Barr-Porter, M., Combs, E., Batey, L., Brewer, D., Schwartz, A. & Stephenson, T., May 2024, In: Education Sciences. 14, 5, 451.

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Mountains of Abundance: A Fruit and Vegetable Walking Program in Central Appalachia

Koempel, A., Brewer, D., Mudd-Martin, G. & Stephenson, T., 2020, In: Journal of Appalachian Studies. 26, 1, p. 107-127 21 p.

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Exploring Food-Based Cultural Practices to Address Food Insecurity in Rural Appalachia

Batey, L., DeWitt, E., Brewer, D., Cardarelli, K. M. & Norman-Burgdolf, H., Aug 2023, In: Health Education and Behavior. 50, 4, p. 529-537 9 p.

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Building Sustainable Community-Academic Partnerships while Implementing a Nutrition-Based Blackberry Garden Program at a Senior Center

Brewer, D. P., Koempel, A., Moellering, A., Stephenson, T., Kostelic, A., Plasencia, J., Sheffield, A., Guerrant, B. & Price, A., 2024, In: Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition. 19, 2, p. 236-248 13 p.

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Mountains of abundance: A fruit and vegetable walking program in central Appalachia

Koempel, A., Brewer, D., Mudd, G. & Stephenson, T., 2020, In: Journal of Appalachian Studies. 26, 1, p. 106-127

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Appalachian Environmental Health Literacy: Building Knowledge and Skills to Protect Health

Hoover, A. G., Koempel, A., Christian, W. J., Tumlin, K. I., Pennell, K. G., Evans, S., Evans, S., McAlister, M., Ormsbee, L. E., Ormsbee, L. E. & Brewer, D., Jan 27 2020, In: Journal of Appalachian Health.

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Examining Food Security, Choices and Barriers among Community Supported Agriculture Participants during COVID- 19 in Kentucky

Biddle, M. J., Kang, J. H., Derringer, J., Rose, A., Brewer, D. P., Chung, M., Lennie, T. A., Mudd-Martin, G. & Woods, T. A., 2023, In: Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition. 18, 6, p. 878-888 11 p.

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Sympathetic denervation does not prevent a reduction in fat pad size of rats or mice treated with peripherally administered leptin

Rooks, C. R., Penn, D. M., Kelso, E., Bowers, R. R., Bartness, T. J. & Harris, R. B. S., Jul 2005, In: American Journal of Physiology - Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology. 289, 1 58-1, p. R92-R102

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Physical limitations contribute to food insecurity and the food insecurity- obesity paradox in older adults at senior centers in Georgia

Brewer, D. P., Catlett, C. S., Porter, K. N., Lee, J. S., Hausman, D. B., Reddy, S. & Johnson, M. A., Apr 2010, In: Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly. 29, 2, p. 150-169 20 p.

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The effects of leptin on adipocyte and liver metabolism in leptinresponsive and leptin-resistant rats

Flatt, W. P., Brewer, D. P. & Harris, R. B. S., 2010, In: EAAP Scientific Series. 127, 1, p. 263-264 2 p.

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Nutrition and Environmental Pollution Extension Curriculum Improved Diet-Related Behaviors and Environmental Health Literacy

Brewer, D., Bellamy, H., Hoover, A., Koempel, A. & Gaetke, L., 2019, In: Environmental Health Insights. 13

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Effects of central or peripheral leptin administration on norepinephrine turnover in defined fat depots

Penn, D. M., Jordan, L. C., Kelso, E. W., Davenport, J. E. & Harris, R. B. S., 2006, In: American Journal of Physiology - Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology. 291, 6, p. R1613-R1621

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Addressing Childhood Hunger during the Summer Months: Using Gleaned Produce for Snacks and Interactive Nutrition Education on Food Systems and Healthy Eating

Oo, K., Stephenson, T., Hege, A., Brewer, D., Gamboa, L., Hildesheim, L., Serra, L., Houlihan, J. & Koempel, A., Jul 3 2020, In: Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition. 15, 4, p. 527-539 13 p.

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High BMI and waist circumference are associated with a high prevalence of comorbidities in older Americans Act programs in Georgia senior centers

Penn, D. M., Fischer, J. G., Sun Lee, J., Hausman, D. B. & Johnson, M. A., 2009, In: Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 13, 9, p. 827-832 6 p.

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Increased fruit and vegetable intake among older adults participating in Kentucky’s congregate meal site program

Brewer, D., Dickens, E., Humphrey, A. & Stephenson, T., Nov 1 2016, In: Educational Gerontology. 42, 11, p. 771-784 14 p.

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Community forum identifies opportunities to engage with Eastern Kentucky community leaders about chronic disease and environmental pollution

Brewer, D., Travis, E., Koempel, A., Ormsbee, L. & Pennell, K., Apr 2 2020, In: Applied Environmental Education and Communication. 19, 2, p. 187-204 18 p.

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Older adults' perceptions of nutrition as protective against detrimental effects of environmental pollution

Dunn, K., Gaetke, L., Stephenson, T. & Brewer, D., Aug 1 2017, In: Journal of Extension. 55, 4, #4RIB7.

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Nutrition and Superfund Chemical Toxicity

Pennell, K. (PI), Balk, J. (CoI), Bhattacharyya, D. (CoI), Brewer, D. (CoI), Dziubla, T. (CoI), Escobar, I. (CoI), Haynes, E. (CoI), Hennig, B. (CoI), Hilt, J. (CoI), Hoover, A. (CoI), Moseley, H. (CoI), Mudd, G. (CoI), Ormsbee, L. (CoI), Pearson, K. (CoI), Stanley, S. (CoI), Swanson, H. (CoI) & Zaytseva, Y. (CoI)

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

4/7/971/31/24

Project: Research project

Nutrition and Superfund Chemical Toxicity

Pennell, K. (PI), Bhattacharyya, D. (CoI), Brewer, D. (CoI), Christian, J. (CoI), Deng, P. (CoI), Dziubla, T. (CoI), Escobar, I. (CoI), Haynes, E. (CoI), Hennig, B. (CoI), Hilt, J. (CoI), Hoover, A. (CoI), Moseley, H. (CoI), Mudd, G. (CoI), Ormsbee, L. (CoI), Pearson, K. (CoI), Stanley, S. (CoI), Swanson, H. (CoI) & Bush, H. (Former CoI)

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

4/7/971/31/23

Project: Research project

Nutrition and Superfund Chemical Toxicity-Addmin Supplement

Hennig, B. (PI), Bhattacharyya, D. (CoI), Brewer, D. (CoI), Cassis, L. (CoI), Hilt, J. (CoI), Morris, A. (CoI), Ormsbee, L. (CoI) & Pearson, K. (CoI)

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

9/10/183/31/20

Project: Research project

Collaborative Environment Approaches to Reduce Obesity Disparities in Kentucky

Vail, A. (PI), Bastin, S. (CoI), Brewer, D. (CoI), Cardarelli, K. (CoI), Carman, A. (CoI), Davis, A. (CoI), Gustafson, A. (CoI), Kurzynske, J. (CoI), McGladrey, M. (CoI), Mullins, J. (CoI), Stephenson, T. (CoI) & Webber, K. (CoI)

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

9/30/149/29/17

Project: Research project

Collaborative Environment Approaches to Reduce Obesity Disparities in Kentucky

Vail, A. (PI), Bastin, S. (CoI), Brewer, D. (CoI), Cardarelli, K. (CoI), Carman, A. (CoI), Davis, A. (CoI), Gustafson, A. (CoI), Kurzynske, J. (CoI), McGladrey, M. (CoI), Mullins, J. (CoI), Stephenson, T. (CoI) & Webber, K. (CoI)

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

9/30/149/29/16

Project: Research project

Laurel Harvest: Helping Appalachia Restore A Vibrant Food Environment For Self Sufficiency Together

Cardarelli, K. (PI), Brewer, D. (CoI), Luecking, C. (CoI), Slone, S. (CoI), Swanson, M. (CoI), Barr-Porter, M. (CoPI) & Mullins, J. (Former CoI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

3/1/224/7/24

Project: Research project

Nutrition and Superfund Chemical Toxicity

Pennell, K. (PI), Balk, J. (CoI), Bhattacharyya, D. (CoI), Brewer, D. (CoI), Bush, H. (CoI), Deng, P. (CoI), Dziubla, T. (CoI), Escobar, I. (CoI), Haynes, E. (CoI), Hennig, B. (CoI), Hilt, J. (CoI), Hoover, A. (CoI), Morris, A. (CoI), Moseley, H. (CoI), Mottaleb, M. (CoI), Mudd, G. (CoI), Pearson, K. (CoI), Swanson, H. (CoI), Cassis, L. (Former CoI), Ormsbee, L. (Former CoI), Petriello, M. (Former CoI) & Zhang, G. Q. (Former CoI)

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

4/1/971/31/21

Project: Research project

Nutrition and Superfund Chemical Toxicity

Hennig, B. (PI), Bhattacharyya, D. (CoI), Brewer, D. (CoI), Cassis, L. (CoI), Hilt, J. (CoI), Morris, A. (CoI), Ormsbee, L. (CoI) & Pearson, K. (CoI)

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

4/7/973/31/20

Project: Research project

Collaborative Environment Approaches To Reduce Obesity Disparities In Kentucky

Vail, A. (PI), Bastin, S. (CoI), Brewer, D. (CoI), Cardarelli, K. (CoI), Carman, A. (CoI), Davis, A. (CoI), Gustafson, A. (CoI), Kurzynske, J. (CoI), McGladrey, M. (CoI), Mullins, J. (CoI), Stephenson, T. (CoI) & Webber, K. (CoI)

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

9/30/149/29/18

Project: Research project