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3 Fueling Strategies for the Fit Femaleby:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Nutrition Feature
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Team Elite Profile: Josh Coxby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Competing in the Heat and Humidityby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Beta-Alanine: High-Intensity Trainingby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Team Elite Profile: Ruthy Veslerby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Team Elite Profile: Elsie Windesby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Protein Helps Power Recoveryby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Team Elite Profile — Lorri Aguileraby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athlete Profile
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Hydrating During Trainingby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Recovery: Get Your Questions Answeredby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Team Elite Profile — Colleen De Reuckby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athlete Profile
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Carbohydrate Loadingby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Should You Increase Your Carb Concentration?by:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Improve Your Recovery Potential After Workout or Competitionby:Tricia L. Griffin, RD, CSSD - Nutrition Feature
POWERBAR Sports Nutritionist

Team Elite Profile: Steve McCannby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Top Pre- and Post-Workout Meals and Snacksby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Supporting and Boosting Your Immune Systemby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Increase Your Power-to-Weight Ratioby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Team Elite Profile — Ben Snowdenby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athlete Profile
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

New Year, Fresh Start: Tips to Healthy Eatingby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Team Elite Profile — Jesse Beckomby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athlete Profile
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Compensating for Calories Burned by:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Nutrition Feature
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Healthy Meal Plan Makeoversby:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Nutrition Feature
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Team Elite Profile — Michelle Parkerby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athlete Profile
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Nutrition and Athletic Performance: An Update from the American College of Sports Medicineby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Team Elite Profile — Simon Dumontby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Extreme Action Sports: Training and Fueling for Extreme Athletesby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Nutrition Feature
Writer/Author

Nutrition and Training at High Altitudesby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Athlete Profile — Steve Fisherby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

The Truth About Sugar & Sweetenersby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Overtraining Syndrome: Managing Overreaching and Preventing Overtrainingby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

The Anatomy of a Sports Drinkby:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Nutrition Feature
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Athlete Profile: Chris Lietoby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Mountainboarding — PowerBar® Action Sportsby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Nutrition Feature
Writer/Author

Recovery Is Critical for Tournament Successby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Athlete Profile: Lisa Bentleyby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Design Your Best Ironman Nutrition Strategy for Race Dayby:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Nutrition Feature
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Action Sports: Surfingby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Nutrition Feature
Writer/Author

Team Elite Profile: Reid Coolsaetby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Mountain Biking: PowerBar® Adventure Sportsby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Nutrition Feature
Writer/Author

Team Elite Profile: Hillary Biscayby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Stretching: Focus on Flexibilityby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Nutrition Feature
Writer/Author

SPARQ Training — How to Train Like a Proby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Nutrition Feature
Writer/Author

New PowerBar ProteinPlus™ protein powder drink mixby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Team Elite Profile: Brent McMahonby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Using Caffeine For A Mental Edgeby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Strength Training Tips for Athletesby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Rock Climbing Nutritionby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Action Sports: The 2010 Summer Dew Tourby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Writer/Author

Metabolic Rate Boosters: Boon or Bust?by:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Skate Park USAby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Writer/Author

Team Elite Profile: Peter Vanderkaayby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Vitamin D: How Much Do You Need?by:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Nutrition Feature
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)by:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Writer/Author

Fitness Tips: A Simple Checklist of 5 Gym Bag Essentialsby:Jenna A. Bell - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
PhD, RD, CSSD, Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Are You Meeting Your Protein Needs?by:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Nutrition Feature
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Team Elite Profile: Gary Hollby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Team Elite Profile — Tim DeBoomby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athlete Profile
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Best 6 Sports Injury Prevention Tipsby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Nutrition Feature
Writer/Author

CrossFit Workouts — Better All-Around Athletesby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Writer/Author

Team Elite Profile: Brandi Chastainby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Team Elite Profile: Webcor Women's Cyclingby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Fueling an Ironmanby:Tricia L. Griffin, RD, CSSD - Nutrition Feature
POWERBAR Sports Nutritionist

Train Low, Compete Highby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

The Vitamin D Consensusby:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Nutrition Feature
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

PowerBar Team Elite Profile: Meb Keflezighiby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Minimizing GI Distress During Exerciseby:Tricia L. Griffin, RD, CSSD - Nutrition Feature
POWERBAR Sports Nutritionist

Does a Carb-Protein Combination in Sports Drinks Increase Endurance?by:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

PowerBar Sports Nutrition Productsby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

PowerBar Team Elite Profile: Josh Coxby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Sports Nutrition Before, During, and After Training/Competitionby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Team Elite Profile: Rudy Garcia-Tolsonby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

Sports Nutrition Tips for Marathon Trainingby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

PowerBar® Profile — U.S. Speedskating Teamby:Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT - Athlete Profile
Writer/Author

US Speed Skating Team Dietitian’s Insights On Feeding Winter Olympiansby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Nutrition Plans for Olympic Hopefuls Part 2by:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Nutrition Plans for Olympic Hopefuls Part 1by:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Part 2: Sports Nutrition for Type 1 Diabetesby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Part 1: Dietary Needs for Athletes with Type 1 Diabetesby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Nutrition Periodization for Marathon Trainingby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Effective Use of Sports Drinks, Bars, and Gelsby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Electrolytesby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Optimizing Carbohydrate Deliveryby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Push the Fruits and Vegetablesby:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Nutrition Feature
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Muscle Fueling Breakthrough: C2MAX dual source energy blendby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

The Basics of Rehydrationby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Coaches
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Research from Munich Nutrition Conference: Protein and Gains in Muscle Massby:Tricia L. Griffin - Dietitian
RD, CSSD, POWERBAR Sports Nutritionist

Athlete Profile — Brian Boyleby:Brian Boyle, with Bill Katovsky  - Athlete Profile
Author, and contributor

Understanding Muscle Fuelingby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Team Elite Profile — Ruben Najeraby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athlete Profile
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Sports Nutrition 101: The Best Foods to Fuel Your Workoutby:Jenna A. Bell - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
PhD, RD, CSSD, Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Keeping Your Fitness Clients Well Hydratedby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Fitness Professional
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Hydration Tips for Coachesby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Coaches
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Keeping Fluids and Electrolytes in Balanceby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Sports Nutrition for Low-Level Exercise vs. Endurance Exerciseby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Team Elite Profile — Tim Holaby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athlete Profile
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

A Sweet Dealby:Jenna A. Bell - Dietitian
PhD, RD, CSSD, Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Stay on Top of Fitness Trendsby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Fitness Professional
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Preseason Training and Nutritionby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Coaches
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Living the High Life: Training in Ethiopiaby:Hilary Stellingwerff - Athlete Profile
Top Canadian runner in the 1500m

Fitting PowerBar® into the Exchange Systemby:Jenna A. Bell - Dietitian
PhD, RD, CSSD, Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Sports Nutrition on a Budgetby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Top 10 Sports Nutrition Mythsby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Off-Season Training and Sports Nutrition Advice for High School Athletesby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Coaches
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Eat as Well as You Exercise: Match Your Diet to Your Workoutby:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Nutrition Feature
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Try This Instead: Simple Dietary Switches for Teen Athletesby:Jenna A. Bell - Coaches
PhD, RD, CSSD, Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Dietitians: What Are Your Colleagues Doing in Sports Nutrition: Michele Macedonio / Jennifer O’Donnell-Gilesby:Jenna A. Bell - Dietitian
PhD, RD, CSSD, Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Using Caffeine to Improve Athletic Performanceby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Nutrition Help For Coachesby:Tricia L. Griffin - Coaches
RD, CSSD, POWERBAR Sports Nutritionist

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Exerciseby:Alex M. McDonald, MD - Fitness Professional
Medical Doctor and Professional Triathlete

Putting PowerBar to Work for Youby:Jenna A. Bell - Dietitian
PhD, RD, CSSD, Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Personalized Sports Nutritionby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Answering the Persistent Protein Questions for Your Athletesby:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Nutrition Feature
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Weight of Our Worldby:Matt Erlenbusch, MS, RD - Fitness Professional
Private Practice Nutrition Consultant/Coach

Sports Nutrition for Older Athletesby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

A Dietitian’s Toolkit for the Teen Athleteby:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Dietitian
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Avoiding Sports Injuries: What Every Coach Should Knowby:Alex M. McDonald, MD - Coaches
Medical Doctor and Professional Triathlete

Early Season Patience and Consistencyby:Alex M. McDonald, MD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Medical Doctor and Professional Triathlete

Vitamins and Minerals: Do Athletes Need More?by:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Nutrition and Health: What Fitness Trainers Should Knowby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Fitness Professional
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Heart-Healthy Eating For Athletesby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Identifying Signs of Heart Attack and Stroke in Your Fitness Clientsby:Alex M. McDonald, MD - Fitness Professional
Medical Doctor and Professional Triathlete

Update from the Scientists: Sport Nutrition Conference Birmingham 2008by:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Dietitian
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

The Female Athlete Triad: A New Model for Female Athletes' Healthby:Dr. Mary Jane De Souza and Dr. Nancy Williams  - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Professor and Assoc. Professor, Department of Kinesiology

Nutrition Plans for Olympic Hopefulsby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Living Gluten Freeby:Alex M. McDonald, MD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Medical Doctor and Professional Triathlete

ADA's Public Opinion Survey NUTRITION AND YOU: TRENDS 2008by:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Dietitian
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

What are your colleagues doing in sports nutrition? (Alicia Kendig & Chris Halagarda)by:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Dietitian
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Avoiding Exercise-Related Gastrointestinal Distressby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Dietary Fat, Endurance Exercise, and Healthby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Taking a Client’s Medical Historyby:Alex M. McDonald, MD - Fitness Professional
Medical Doctor and Professional Triathlete

Fat Confusionby:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Nutrition Feature
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

PowerBar® Performance: Recharged With PowerBar® C2MAXby:Tricia L. Griffin, RD, CSSD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
POWERBAR Sports Nutritionist

Exercise, Nutrition, and Healthy Bonesby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

What Are Your Colleagues Doing in Sports Nutrition?by:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Dietitian
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

The Fitness Trainer and the Dietitian: A Happy Coupleby:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Fitness Professional
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Coaching Nutrition by:Tricia L. Griffin, RD, CSSD - Coaches
POWERBAR Sports Nutritionist

Eating After Ironmanby:Matt Erlenbusch, MS, RD - Nutrition Feature
Private Practice Nutrition Consultant/Coach

To Swim or Not to Swim: Swimming and Water Pollutionby:Alex M. McDonald, MD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Medical Doctor and Professional Triathlete

The Athlete’s Guide to Healthy Eatingby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Omega 3 Fatty Acidsby:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Nutrition Feature
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Series on Sports Nutrition for Training and Competingby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Over-Reaching versus Over-Training: Gaining the Benefits, but Avoiding the Pitfallsby:Alex M. McDonald, MD - Coaches
Medical Doctor and Professional Triathlete

Sodium: A Closer Lookby:Alex M. McDonald, MD - Athletes/Active Lifestyle
Medical Doctor and Professional Triathlete

On The Road To Ironmanby:Tricia L. Griffin, RD, CSSD - Nutrition Feature
POWERBAR Sports Nutritionist

The Power To Push: Pushing Through A Triathlonby:Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD - Nutrition Feature
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist

Fueling and Hydrating for Your Event or Exerciseby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Navigating the Nutritional Hazards of Athlete Travelby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

Latest Research on Carbohydrate Recommendations During Exerciseby:Tricia L. Griffin, RD, CSSD - Nutrition Feature
POWERBAR Sports Nutritionist

Eating to Maximize the Benefits of Your Trainingby:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD - Nutrition Feature
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher

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