Energy bar

 ( Dietary Supplements ) 

Energy bars are supplemental snack bars containing , , and flavor ingredients intended to supply quick food energy. Because most energy bars contain added protein, , dietary fiber, and other nutrients, they may be marketed as . Manufacturing of energy bars may supply nutrients in sufficient quantity to be used as .

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Nutrition A typical energy bar weighs between 30 and 50 grams and is likely to supply about 200–300 (840–1,300 ), 3–9 grams of fat, 7–15 grams of protein, and 20–40 grams of — the three sources of energy in food. In order to provide energy quickly, most of the carbohydrates are various types of Sugar like fructose, glucose, maltodextrin and others in various ratios, combined with complex carbohydrate sources, such as Oat or barley.

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Use

Energy bars are used in a variety of contexts. Energy bars may be used as an energy source during athletic events such as , triathlon and other activities which require a high energy expenditure for long periods of time. They are also commonly used as meal replacements in weight-loss programs. They may be used as a snack. For those who are malnourished, energy bars, such as Plumpy'nut, are an effective food for treating malnutrition.

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See also

• Bar (food), overview of bars
• Protein bar
• Energy gel
• Sports drink
• High energy biscuits
• Kanemochi
• Flapjack (oat bar)
• Ninja diet
• D ration

Categories: Dietary Supplements, Energy Food Products, Snack Foods, Bars

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