Scholars@UK
Upstream Interventions in Clinical Settings Focused on Nutrition to Prevent Obesity During the First 1000 Days: A Scoping Review
Luecking, C. T., Kracht, C. L., Ferrante, M. J., Moding, K. J., Kielb, E., Rolke, L. J., Wagner, B. E., Colella, J., Speirs, K. E., Robinson, C. & Neshteruk, C. D., Dec 2025, In: Advances in Nutrition. 16, 12, 100529.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Fresh funds for moms: feasibility of a 12-week online food as medicine grocery prescription program for women with food insecurity and gestational diabetes
Gillespie, R., Maksi, S. J., Bush, J., Cockerham, C., Luecking, C. T., Deierlein, A. L., Wasser, H. & Gustafson, A., 2025, In: Frontiers in Health Services. 5, 1625558.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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.e2Research 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
UL1 Pilot Award - Development of a Virtual Nutrition Lab and Educational Experience: Piloting Immersive Virtual Reality (iVR) with Adolescent’s Living in Rural Communities
Maksi, S. (PI) & Luecking, C. (CoI)
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
8/15/16 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
FY26 UK GoNAPSACC (Jul-Sep) CL3
Luecking, C. (PI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/24 → 9/30/25
Project: Research project
FY26 UK GoNAPSACC (Oct-Jun) CL4
Luecking, C. (PI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
FY26 UK GoNAPSACC
Luecking, C. (PI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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 → 2/28/27
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)
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 → 6/30/25
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 → 6/30/25
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)
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
Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, PhD in Nutrition, 2019
- Saint Louis University, MPH and MS in Nutrition and Dietetics, 2009
- University of Missouri - Columbia, BS in Human Environmental Sciences, 2006
Associated Departments