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PowerBar Expert Panel

Tricia L. Griffin, RD, CSSD
POWERBAR^® Sports Nutritionist
A board-certified specialist in sports dietetics, registered dietitian, and member of the American College of Sports Medicine, Tricia has served as a sports nutrition consultant for a wide range of athletes, from club teams to professional competitors. Tricia is an avid runner and competes in marathons. FUN FACT: Tricia once single-handedly corralled escaped cattle during a run near her house in Arizona.

Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD
Nutrition & Epidemiology Researcher
Dr. Jensen is a nutrition researcher at the School of Public Health and the Center for Weight and Health at the University of California, Berkeley. He is also a sports nutrition writer and has years of experience in the design and testing of sports nutrition products.
FUN FACT: Chris loves running on the beach and playing the drums..

Jenna A. Bell-Wilson, PhD, RD, CSSD
Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
A registered dietitian, Dr. Bell-Wilson earned her doctorate with distinction in Health and Human Performance at the University of New Mexico. A triathlete and Ironman finisher, she provides nutrition consultation to elite and professional athletes, including Ironman
World Champions.
FUN FACT: Jenna finished the 2007 Coeur D'Alene Ironman in 14:27.

Matt Erlenbusch, MS, RD
Private Practice Nutrition Consultant/Coach
A Registered Dietitian with a MS in Exercise Science, Matt has lead-authored research on fuel metabolism and endurance sport performance in an international scientific journal. Also a premier amateur athlete, he has ranked in the top 18% at the Hawaii Ironman, owns a 4:18 half-ironman, and a sub 3-hour marathon posting.
FUN FACT: Matt's latest athletic pursuits:100-mile mountain bike races and cyclocross!

ABOUT
POWERBAR EXPERT PANEL

Comprised of leading sports dietitians, researchers, trainers, and sports medicine practitioners, the PowerBar Expert Panel advises POWERBAR^® on the development of educational programs and materials that relate to sports nutrition and training.

It also provides expert perspectives during professional athlete panels at sporting events throughout the country. All members of the panel share a passion for sports nutrition and a commitment to helping athletes perform at their best through improved nutrition and hydration.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Come meet the Expert Panel at the following events:

Event: Chicago Marathon
Location: Chicago, IL
Date: October 11, 2008
Event: NYC Marathon
Location: New York, NY
Date: October 31-Nov 1st, 2008

COOL TOOLS:

Focus On Fuel
Make Sports Nutrition a key parts of your training >

PowerCoach™ Interactive
Training Guide
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Share your training & nutrition
tools on Facebook & Myspace >

Route Finder
Match your training routes to the race course >