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.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Implementation strategies used in policy, systems, and environmental interventions addressing obesity-related outcomes in early childhood education settings: a systematic review

Neshteruk, C. D., Luecking, C. T., Kracht, C. L., Burkart, S., Melnick, E. M., Anderson, R. E. & Lane, H. G., Dec 2025, In: Implementation Science Communications. 6, 1, 31.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Community-based diet and obesity-related policy, system, and environmental interventions for obesity prevention during the first 1000 days: A scoping review

Kracht, C. L., Neshteruk, C. D., Moding, K. J., Rolke, L. J., Wagner, B. E., Kielb, E., Ferrante, M. J., Robinson, C., Keinsley, J., Colella, J., Speirs, K. E. & Luecking, C. T., Nov 2024, In: Obesity Reviews. 25, 11, e13815.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Implementation and Evaluation of a Virtual Statewide Book Club to Address Nutrition Misinformation

Norman-Burgdolf, H., DeWitt, E., Combs, E. L., Luecking, C. T. & West, H., Jul 2024, In: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 56, 7, p. 499-506 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Policy, systems, and environmental interventions addressing physical activity in early childhood education settings: A systematic review

Neshteruk, C., Burkart, S., Flanagan, E. W., Melnick, E., Luecking, C. & Kracht, C. L., Aug 2023, In: Preventive Medicine. 173, 107606.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Policy, system, and environmental interventions addressing obesity and diet-related outcomes in early childhood education settings: A systematic review

Kracht, C. L., Burkart, S., Flanagan, E. W., Melnick, E., Luecking, C. & Neshteruk, C., Apr 2023, In: Obesity Reviews. 24, 4, e13547.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Examining the complementarity between the ERIC compilation of implementation strategies and the behaviour change technique taxonomy: a qualitative analysis

McHugh, S., Presseau, J., Luecking, C. T. & Powell, B. J., Dec 2022, In: Implementation Science. 17, 1, 56.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Efficacy of an enhanced implementation strategy to increase parent engagement with a health promotion program in childcare

Luecking, C. T., Neshteruk, C. D., Mazzucca, S. & Ward, D. S., Jan 1 2022, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19, 1, 106.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Losses, gains, and changes to the food environment in a rural kentucky county during the COVID-19 pandemic

Barr, M. L., Martin, C., Luecking, C. & Cardarelli, K., Nov 2021, In: Nutrients. 13, 11, 3929.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Screen time parenting practices and associations with preschool children’s tv viewing and weight-related outcomes

Neshteruk, C. D., Tripicchio, G. L., Lobaugh, S., Vaughn, A. E., Luecking, C. T., Mazzucca, S. & Ward, D. S., Jul 2 2021, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18, 14, 7359.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Evaluating a child care-based social marketing approach for improving children's diet and physical activity: Results from the Healthy Me, Healthy We cluster-randomized controlled trial

Vaughn, A. E., Hennink-Kaminski, H., Moore, R., Burney, R., Chittams, J. L., Parker, P., Luecking, C. T., Hales, D. & Ward, D. S., Mar 1 2021, In: Translational Behavioral Medicine. 11, 3, p. 775-784 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Fidelity and factors influencing implementation of Healthy Me, Healthy: Process evaluation of a social marketing campaign for diet and physical activity behaviors of children in childcare

Luecking, C. T., Vaughn, A. E., Burney, R., Hennink-Kaminski, H., Hales, D. & Ward, D. S., Mar 1 2021, In: Translational Behavioral Medicine. 11, 3, p. 733-744 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Social marketing approaches to nutrition and physical activity interventions in early care and education centres: a systematic review

Luecking, C. T., Hennink-Kaminski, H., Ihekweazu, C., Vaughn, A., Mazzucca, S. & Ward, D. S., Dec 2017, In: Obesity Reviews. 18, 12, p. 1425-1438 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Using a social marketing approach to develop Healthy Me, Healthy We: A nutrition and physical activity intervention in early care and education

Vaughn, A. E., Bartlett, R., Luecking, C. T., Hennink-Kaminski, H. & Ward, D. S., Aug 1 2019, In: Translational Behavioral Medicine. 9, 4, p. 669-681 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Barriers and Facilitators of Parent Engagement With Health Promotion in Child Care: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation

Luecking, C. T., Dobson, P. & Ward, D. S., Dec 1 2020, In: Health Education and Behavior. 47, 6, p. 914-926 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Contributions of Early Care and Education Programs to Diet Quality in Children Aged 3 to 4 Years in Central North Carolina

Luecking, C. T., Mazzucca, S., Vaughn, A. E. & Ward, D. S., Mar 2020, In: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 120, 3, p. 386-394 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Physiological Mechanisms of Weight Gain-Induced Steatosis in People with Obesity

Fabbrini, E., Tiemann Luecking, C., Love-Gregory, L., Okunade, A. L., Yoshino, M., Fraterrigo, G., Patterson, B. W. & Klein, S., Jan 1 2016, In: Gastroenterology. 150, 1, p. 79-81.e2

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Effects of Moderate and Subsequent Progressive Weight Loss on Metabolic Function and Adipose Tissue Biology in Humans with Obesity

Magkos, F., Fraterrigo, G., Yoshino, J., Luecking, C., Kirbach, K., Kelly, S. C., De Las Fuentes, L., He, S., Okunade, A. L., Patterson, B. W. & Klein, S., Apr 12 2016, In: Cell Metabolism. 23, 4, p. 591-601 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Metabolically normal obese people are protected from adverse effects following weight gain

Fabbrini, E., Yoshino, J., Yoshino, M., Magkos, F., Luecking, C. T., Samovski, D., Fraterrigo, G., Okunade, A. L., Patterson, B. W. & Klein, S., Feb 2 2015, In: Journal of Clinical Investigation. 125, 2, p. 787-795 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Impact of Weight of the Nation Community Screenings on Obesity-Related Beliefs

Luecking, C. T., Noar, S. M., Dooley, R. M., Gizlice, Z. & Ammerman, A. S., Mar 1 2017, In: American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 52, 3, p. S315-S321

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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

Barr-Porter, M. (PI), Brewer, D. (CoI), Luecking, C. (CoI), Potter, A. (CoI), Slone, S. (CoI) & Swanson, M. (Former CoI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

3/1/22 → 2/28/26

Project: Research project

Building A Field Of Diverse Nutrition Investigators: A Ripple Effect Mapping Of The Healthy Eating Research Early Stage Investigator Work Group

Luecking, C. (PI) & Breazeale, N. (CoI)

Duke University

4/1/24 → 3/31/25

Project: Research project

FY25 UK GoNAPSACC (Oct-June) (CL2)

Luecking, C. (PI)

KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

7/1/24 → 6/30/26

Project: Research project

FY25 UK GoNAPSACC (July-Sept) (CL1)

Luecking, C. (PI)

KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

7/1/24 → 9/30/24

Project: Research project

FY25 UK GoNAPSACC

Luecking, C. (PI)

KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

7/1/24 → 6/30/26

Project: Research project

FY24 UK GoNAPSACC (July-Sep)

Luecking, C. (PI)

KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

7/1/22 → 9/30/23

Project: Research project

Policy, System, and Environmental Strategies to Support Healthy Weight Practices During the First 1,000 Days: A Scoping Review

Luecking, C. (PI)

Duke University

11/15/22 → 5/31/23

Project: Research project

Early Care Education C3487 (FY23 UK GoNAPSACC Oct-June)

Luecking, C. (PI)

KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

7/1/22 → 6/30/23

Project: Research project

Scope: Early Care Education C3487 (FY23 UK GoNAPSACC Oct-June)

Luecking, C. (PI)

KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

7/1/22 → 10/1/22

Project: Research project

Early Care Education C3487 (FY23 UK GoNAPSACC)

Luecking, C. (PI)

KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

7/1/22 → 9/30/22

Project: Research project

Scope: Food Service Guidelines and Early Care Education C2314 (FY22 Early Care Education account)

Gustafson, A. (PI) & Luecking, C. (CoI)

KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

7/1/21 → 6/30/22

Project: Research project

Scope: Food Service Guidelines and Early Care Education C2314 (FY21 Early Care Education account)

Gustafson, A. (PI) & Luecking, C. (CoI)

KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

7/1/20 → 6/30/21

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

3/1/22 → 4/7/24

Project: Research project

Food Service Guidelines and Early Care Education C2314 (FY22 Food Service Guidelines account)

Gustafson, A. (PI) & Luecking, C. (CoI)

KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

7/1/20 → 6/30/22

Project: Research project

Food Service Guidelines and Early Care Education C2314 (FY21 Food Service Guidelines account)

Gustafson, A. (PI) & Luecking, C. (CoI)

KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

7/1/20 → 6/30/21

Project: Research project

A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of Go NAPSACC: A Childcare-Based Obesity Prevention Program

Luecking, C. (PI) & Howard, M. (CoI)

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

8/15/18 → 7/31/23

Project: Research project