Diane Rigassio Radler, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutritional Sciences
Program: Clinical Nutrition
Administrative Title: Director
Joint Appointment Title: Associate Professor
School: Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Department: Diagnostic Sciences
Phone: (973) 972-6731
Email: rigassdl@rutgers.edu
Office location:
Stanley S Bergen
65 Bergen Street, Room 157
Newark, NJ 07107
About
Dr. Diane Rigassio Radler is an associate professor in the Graduate Programs in Clinical Nutrition at Rutgers University School of Health Related Professions and clinical faculty in the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine teaching nutrition and oral health. She is author or co-author on several book chapters and articles related to nutrition and oral health, nutrition-focused physical assessment, and dietary supplements.
In her capacity as the director of the Institute for Nutrition Interventions, Dr. Radler manages the worksite wellness program for employees and students. Prior to joining the University, Diane gained clinical experience in an acute care hospital in New York. Her focus there was geriatric nutrition, obesity, and diabetes management, and also consulted on clinical research trials of drugs to aid persons with elevated cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes.
Education
M.S. , University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Ph.D., UMDNJ-SHRP
Certification
| Reg Certificate Type | Reg Certificate Number |
|---|---|
| R | 801729 |
Professional Achievements
Excellence in Weight Management Outcomes Research, Weight Management Dietetics Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, April 2016
Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Academic Performance, Health Sciences Program UMDNJ-SHRP, May 2005
Distinguished Alumna UMDNJ-SHRP, May 21, 2004
Colgate Palmolive Fellowship for Dissertation Research in Nutrition and Oral Health, American Dietetic Association Foundation, July 1, 2002-June 30, 2004
Secretary’s Award for Innovations in Health Promotion (one of 10 finalists) US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, 2002
Academic Excellence Award, M.S. Clinical Nutrition Program UMDNJ-SHRP, January 1997
Research
Research Interests
Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Oral Health, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Dietary Supplements, Weight Management, Wellness:
Title |
Sponsor |
Effective Dates |
Role |
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“T.H.E.B.E.S.T.: Target Health, Eat Better, End Sitting Time” |
Rutgers Nutrition, Food, and Dietetics Intramural Grant |
2016-2017 |
PI | |||
SHP “LIFT UP” (Lifestyle Interventions For Total health – a University Program) worksite wellness research protocol |
SHP |
2013-2017 |
PI | |||
“A Virtual Primer on Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment” |
UMDNJ Educational Technology Mini-grant |
2010-2012 |
PI | |||
“Relationship between metabolic syndrome and periodontal disease among U.S. adults” |
Foundation of UMDNJ Grant |
July 1, 2007-December 31, 2008 |
PI | |||
Dissertation Research in Nutrition and Oral Health |
American Dietetic Association Foundation Colgate-Palmolive Fellowship |
July 1, 2002-June 30, 2004 |
PI | |||
“Exploring the Associations between Dentition Status, Nutritional Status, and the Eating Experience in Older Adults – A Mixed Methods Study” |
Sackler Institute for Nutritional Sciences – Early Career Scientist Grant |
March 2016-October 2018 |
Co-Investigator | |||
“An International Demonstration Study Using a Train-the-Trainer Program on Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment of the Head, Neck, and Oral Cavity for Dietetic Educators and Preceptors” |
Foundation of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Colgate Palmolive Research Fellowship |
August 2012-2014 |
Co-Investigator | |||
“Impact of Oral Health Assessment Training of Registered Dietitians on Implementing New Knowledge and Skills in Their Practice – A Pilot Study” |
Foundation of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association) – Colgate-Palmolive Research Fellowship |
2011-June 2012 |
Co-Investigator | |||
“Efficacy of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus Subspecies GG (LGG) and Bifidobacterium Animalis Subspecies Lactis (BB12) on Health-Related Quality of Life in College Students with Upper Respiratory Infections” |
Chr Hansen grant to support doctoral research |
January 2011-January 2012 |
Co-Investigator | |||
“Healthy Living: A Novel Weight Control Program for Overweight and Obese SPMI Adults on Atypical Antipsychotic Medications” |
Eli Lilly |
January 2001-December 2002 |
Co-Investigator | |||
Didactic Nutrition Program |
Inspira Health Network (formerly South Jersey Healthcare) |
2005-2019 |
Education Coordinator | |||
Clinical Nutrition Expert Training |
University of Shizuoka |
2007-2015 |
Coordinator | |||
Didactic Nutrition Program |
South Jersey Healthcare |
August 2005 |
Education Coordinator | |||
Web-based Course Modules for Evidence-Based Practice |
UMDNJ ACITAC Mini-Grant |
May 2004–April 2005 |
Co-Investigator | |||
“A simulated approach to examination of the head, neck, cranial nerves and oral cavity using WebCT and CD-ROM” |
UMDNJ ACITAC Mini-Grant |
May 2003–April 2004 |
Co-Investigator | |||
Development of a Web-based Course on Community and Public Health Nutrition |
UMDNJ School of Public Health Curriculum Challenge Grant |
August 2002-May 2003 |
Education Coordinator | |||
“A Multidisciplinary Web based Course on Complementary and Alternative Medicine” |
Foundation of UMDNJ Educational Enrichment Grant |
2000-2001 |
Educational Consultant | |||
Didactic Nutrition Curriculum |
New Jersey Tri-county WIC |
2000 |
Curriculum Specialist/Lecturer |
Publications
| Title | Authors | Where and When | ||
Tooth Loss, the Eating Experience and Eating Related Quality of Life: Perceptions of Older Adults |
Zelig R, Jones VM, Touger-Decker R, Hoskin ER, Singer SR, Byham-Gray L, Rigassio Radler D, Rothpletz-Puglia P |
Journal of Dental Research: Clinical and Translational Research (JDR CTR). 2019. E-published ahead of print 2/28/2019. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/2380084419827532 |
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Early childhood obesity prevention efforts through a life course health development perspective: A scoping review |
Volger S, Rigassio Radler D, Rothpletz-Puglia P |
PLOS ONE 13(12): e0209787. Published online December 28, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0209787 |
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Impact of Intravenous Fat Emulsions containing Fish Oil on Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Surgical Patients: A Literature Review |
Honeywell S, Zelig R, Radler DR |
Nutrition in Clinical Practice. Published online December 5, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10224 |
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The Relationships between Physical Activity and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among Women Participating in a University-Based Worksite Wellness Program |
Gottesman K, Rawal S, Parrott JS, Byham-Gray LD, Touger-Decker R, Radler DR |
Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Published Ahead of Print September 4, 2018. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000001439 |
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Dentition and Malnutrition Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults |
Zelig R, Byham-Gray L, Singer SR, Hoskin ER, Marcus AF, Verdino G, Radler DR, Touger-Decker R |
Journal of Aging, Research and Clinical Practice. 7:107-114, 2018. Published online August 7, 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.14283/jarcp.2018.19 |
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Health-related Quality of Life, Temperament, and Eating Behavior Among Formula-fed Infants in the Philippines: a Pilot Study |
Volger S, Estorninos EM, Capeding MR, Lebumfacil J, Radler DR, Parrott JS, Rothpletz-Puglia P |
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 16:121-134, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-018-0944-5 |
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Implementation Evaluation of a Worksite Wellness Intervention |
Rothpletz-Puglia P, Newkirk M, Alderman BL, Radler DR |
Preventing Chronic Disease. Submitted January 11, 2018. Status: Not accepted March 20, 2018 |
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The Relationship between Social Support and Diet Quality in Middle-aged and Older Adults in the U.S. |
Pieroth R, Radler DR, Guenther PM, Brewster PJ, Marcus AF |
J Acad Nutr Diet. 117(8):1272-1278. Published online May 5, 2017 |
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Physical activity level is associated with maintaining anthropometric improvements among participants in a worksite wellness program |
Wanik J, Marcus AF, Radler DR, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R |
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. January 3, 2016 ahead of print. DOI: 10.1177/1559827615624420 |
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Increased Physical Activity Leads to Improved Health-Related Quality of Life among Employees Enrolled in a 12 Week Worksite Wellness Program |
Macaluso S, Marcus AF, Radler DR, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R |
Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 57(11):1214-1221. 2015 |
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Improvements in Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among Overweight and Obese Employees Participating in a University Worksite Wellness Program |
Radler DR, Marcus AF, Griehs R, Touger-Decker R |
Health Promot Pract, doi: 10.1177/1524839914558515, first published on November 10, 2014 |
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A Novel Approach to Oral Health Assessment Training for Dietitians in Long-Term Care Setting in Israel |
Brody RA, Touger-Decker R, Radler DR, Parrott JS, Rachman SE, Trostler N |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 29(1):57-68, 2014 |
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Nutrient Deficiencies Associated with Nutrition-Focused Physical Findings of the Oral Cavity |
Radler DR, Lister T |
Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 28(6):710-721, 2013 |
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The mean dietary protein intake at different stages of chronic kidney disease is higher than current guidelines |
Moore LW, Byham-Gray L, Parrott JS, Rigassio-Radler D, Mandayam S, Jones SL, Mitch WE, Gaber AO |
Kidney International, 83:724-732, 2013 |
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Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG® and Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis BB-12 on health-related quality of life in college students affected by upper respiratory infections |
Smith TJ, Rigassio-Radler, D, Denmark R, Haley T, Touger-Decker R |
British Journal of Nutrition. 109(11):1999-2007, 2013 |
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Understanding the Properties of Common Dietary Supplements: Clinical Implications for Healthcare Practitioners |
Zelig R, Rigassio Radler D |
Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 27(6):767-776, 2012 |
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Colleague influence predicts the use of the International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology in Dietetics Practice |
Parrott JS, Galeos A, Rigassio-Radler D |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 27(1):1-19, 2012 |
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Impact for Continuing Education: Applying the Nutrition Care Process and Model and the International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology for Dietitians in Long Term Care |
Zelig R, Byham-Gray L, Parrott J, Rigassio-Radler D, and Touger-Decker R |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 26(3): 268-280, 2011 |
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Nutrition focused physical examination in the professional practice of registered dietitians |
Stankorb, S, Touger-Decker R, Radler D |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 25(4):335-344, 2010 |
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The perceived benefits of master’s degrees in two samples of Registered Dietitians |
Rigby-Koutz J, Touger-Decker R, Brody R, Rigassio-Radler D, Khan H, Byham-Gray L, O’Sullivan-Maillet J |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 25(3):202-212, 2010 |
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An Assessment of Physical Therapists’ Attitudes, Knowledge, and Practice Approaches Regarding Obese Individuals |
Sack S, Radler DR, Mairella K, Touger-Decker R, Khan H |
Physical Therapy Journal, 89(8);804-815, 2009 |
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Dietary supplements: Clinical implications for dentistry |
Radler DR |
Journal of the American Dental Association, 139(4):451-455, 2008 |
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Impact of “Evidence-Based Practice” web-based modules on perceptions, attitudes, and knowledge of “Evidence-Based Practice” among members of the Dietitians in Nutrition Support and Renal Dietitians Dietetic Practice Groups |
Parker AR, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R, O’Sullivan-Maillet J, Radler DR |
Renal Nutrition Forum, 27(1):1-10, 2008 |
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The bits and bytes to advanced graduate degree programs |
Radler DR and Touger-Decker R |
Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 22(6):647-652, 2007 |
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Medical Quick Reference Glossary for Dental Clinicians: Diabetes |
Cohen HV, Krakow AM, Radler D, Touger-Decker R |
Journal of the New Jersey Dental Association, 77(2):37-38, 2006 |
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Nutrition screening in oral health |
Radler DR and Touger-Decker R |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 20(3):181-188, 2005 |
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Managing Atypical Antipsychotic-Associated Weight Gain: 12-Month Data on a Multi-Modal Weight Control Program |
Menza, MA, Vreeland B, Minsky S, Gara M, Radler D, Sakowitz M |
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 65(4):471-7, 2004 |
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A Program for Managing Weight Gain Associated With Atypical Antipsychotics |
Vreeland B, Minsky S, Menza M, Rigassio-Radler D, Roemheld-Hamm B, and Stern R |
Psychiatric Services, 54:1155-1157, 2003 |
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Nutrition, Herbs, and Ergogenic Aids in Romito L |
Rigassio-Radler, D |
Dental Clinics of North America: Nutrition and Oral Health, 47(2):245-258, 2003 |
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Relationships between immunity and dietary and serum antioxidants, trace metals, B vitamins, and homocysteine in elderly men and women |
Kemp FW, DeCandia J, Wenjie L, Bruening K, Baker H, Rigassio D, Bendich A, Bogden JD |
Nutrition Research, 22:45-53, 2002 |
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Diet and nutrition: Bridging Mainstream Practice and Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
Touger-Decker R, Rigassio D |
Neurology Report, 25(2):63-68, 2001 |
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