Tim Radak
Dr. Radak has worked in leadership and administration for a variety of public health-related nonprofit organizations, ranging from cancer prevention and research to health promotion and nutrition. He has taught graduate-level courses for over a decade in both campus-based and distance learning environments. Prior to joining Walden University, Dr. Radak served as assistant professor at Appalachian State University and Director of the Graduate Dietetic Program. He has published articles in a number of national and international peer-reviewed journals, written textbook chapters, and contributed to and participated in television, radio, and newsprint media as an expert on various public health and nutrition topics. He has been credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist since 2000. Dr. Radak serves as a Board Member for the Human Ecology Project, U.K.
Dr. Radak has been a faculty member at Walden in the College of Health Professions since 2010, teaching public health courses in both the PhD and MPH programs before becoming the academic program coordinator for the PhD in Public Health program.
Courses Taught
PUBH 8050 - Glob Hlth & Issues in Disease
PUBH 8246 - Applied Research in Pub Hlth
RSCH 8101 - Research Theory
PUBH 8002 - Essentials of Public Health: A Case Study Approach
Education
DrPH, Loma Linda University
MPH, Loma Linda University
BA, Michigan State University
Public Service
Watauga County Humane Society, Board Member - Boone
Human Ecology Project, Board Member -
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock, Guest Speaker - Boone
Kindly Cafe, Guest Speaker - Boone
Consulate of Japan - Atlanta (2016) Lecture, Volunteer - Boone
Consulate of Japan - Atlanta (2015) Career Fest, Volunteer - Boone
Consulate of Japan - Atlanta (2014) Lecture, Volunteer - Boone
Consulate of Japan - Atlanta (2014) Interviewer, Volunteer - Atlanta
Awards / Honors
Peer Reviewer, Health Promotion Practice, 2021
Peer Reviewer, Journal of Social, Behavioral and Health Sciences, 2016
Peer Reviewer, European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2015
Peer Reviewer, Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2012
Peer Reviewer, Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 2010
Research Committee Appointee, North Carolina Dietetic Association, 2009
National Cancer Institute Diversity in Research Funding Workshop, NCI, 2006
Recipient of Lydia J Roberts Fellowship in Public, American Dietetic Association, 2001
Publications
Banerjee, S. K., Radak, T., Khubchandani, J., Dunn, P. (2020). Food Insecurity and Mortality in American Adults: Results From the NHANES-Linked Mortality Study. Health promotion practice
Banerjee, S. K., Radak, T. (2019). Association between Food Insecurity, Cardiorenal Syndrome, and All-Cause Mortality Among Low-Income Adult Population. Nutrition and Health
Radak, T. L. (2018). Food Trends: Vegetarianism. Food Science: An Ecological Approach
Allen, S., Radak, T. L. (2015). Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Behaviors (KABB) of Diabetes Among Afro-Caribbeans Near Brooklyn, New York. American Public Health Association
Radak, T. (2013). Vegetarianism. Food Science An Ecological Approach
Nakamoto, K., Watanabe, T., Radak, T. (2013). Effects of a nutritional intervention with the Japanese Vegetarian Food Guide on the Nutritional Characteristics of Japanese Vegetarian. J of the Japan Dietetic Association
Cushing, A., Depew, S., On, W., Radak, T. L. (2010). The Effects of Red Wine and Grape Juice Consumption in Overweight Individuals on Various Health Parameters.
Barnett, T. D., Barnard, N. D., Radak, T. (2009). Development of symptomatic cardiovascular disease after self-reported adherence to the Atkins diet.. Journal of the American Dietetic Association
Radak, T. (2009). Zinc in Vegetarian Diets. American Dietetic Association Vegetarian Practice Group
Nakamoto, K., Arashi, M., Noparatanawong, S., Radak, T. (2009). A New Japanese Vegetarian Food Guide. Asia Pac J Public Health
Radak, T. (2008). Nutrition, Genes, and Cancer Prevention. Nutrition Health Review
Radak, T. (2004). Caloric restriction and calcium's effect on bone metabolism and body composition in overweight and obese premenopausal women. Nutrition reviews
Sabate, J., Radak, T., Brown, J. (2000). The Role of Nuts in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
Presentations
Banerjee, S. K., Radak, T. L., Dunn, P. (2021). Diabetes versus Cardiovascular Mortality in the Context of Food Insecurity Among United States Adults.
Radak, T. (2019). Fruits and Vegetables – Can we afford not to include at least the recommended intake levels in our diet. North American Vegetarian Society 45th Conference - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Radak, T. (2019). Essential Fatty Acids – Recent research on fish and fish oil supplements for CVD: implications for plant based diets. North American Vegetarian Society 45th Conference - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Radak, T. (2019). Essential Fatty Acids: Recommendations for Plant Based Diets – Do vegans and vegetarians require a DHA supplement. North American Vegetarian Society 45th Conference - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Radak, T. (2018). How can public policy and available resources be mobilized toi mprove health outcomes on a Community, Societal and Global Level. Focus: Global Level. Plant‐based Prevention of Disease Conference - North Carolina State University
Radak, T. (2018). Essential Fatty Acids – Determining the level of essentiality and recommendations for Plant-based diets. North American Vegetarian Society 44th Conference - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Radak, T. (2018). Essential Fatty Acids – Recent research on fish and fish oil supplements: not useful for CVD.. North American Vegetarian Society 44th Conference - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Radak, T. (2017). Fish and Fish Oil Supplements: Review of health effects and concerns in chronic disease. Plant‐based Prevention of Disease Conference - University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Radak, T. (2018). Fruits and Vegetables – Can we afford not to include at least the recommended intake levels in our diet. North American Vegetarian Society 44th Conference - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Radak, T. (2016). Implications of essential fatty acid metabolism for clinical practice regarding emotional or cognitive disorders. Plant-based Prevention of Disease Conference - North Carolina State University
Radak, T. (2015). Essential Fatty Acids – Health effects, controversies, and recommendations for health professionals for plant-based diets. Plant-based Prevention of Disease Conference - North Carolina State University
Radak, T. (2014). Translating plant-based diet research into application and policy. Plant-based Prevention of Disease Conference - University Of North Carolina - Asheville
Radak, T. (2006). Toward an Optimal Diet for Diabetes Management. American Pharmacy Association Conference - San Francisco, CA
Radak, T. (2005). The dairy and weight loss hypothesis - An evaluation of the evidence. North American Association for the Study of Obesity
Radak, T. (2005). The dairy and weight loss hypothesis - An evaluation of the evidence. Bastyr University - Invited Guest Lecture