Helpful Tips Towards Smarter Snacking; Current Research Links Calcium to Weight Loss.

BERKELEY, Calif. -- When a day is packed with meetings or children's summertime activities, it's a challenge for women on-the-go to find the time to eat right. In fact, studies reveal that 90 percent of adult women don't get enough calcium, a vital nutrient that helps women to protect bones, delay

"This preliminary research provides women further incentive to make sure they get enough calcium in their diet," said Eric Zaltas, M.S. and nutritionist to PowerBar. "A calcium-rich snack can give women an energy boost, assist in weight control and supply essential dietary nutrients."

According to the latest research from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 60 percent of women are overweight and one in three suffer from obesity. For women seeking to manage their weight and incorporate added calcium into their diet, the following tips can help:

--Select snacks that are fewer than 200 calories to help manage weight

--Choose nutrient-dense snacks that are high in calcium; 20 percent of Daily Value or 200mg of calcium is a perfect snack-size serving of calcium

--Think about including calcium-rich foods in most snacks or meals

--Eating regularly, about every four hours, will help keep blood sugar levels stable

According to Zaltas, "smart snacks include reduced-fat yogurt and cottage cheese, and calcium-rich nutritional snack bars like PowerBar Pria. These are healthy alternatives to traditional snack foods like chips and cookies which typically are high in sodium, fat and calories."

PowerBar(R) Pria(TM) is a quick and healthy snack that combines great taste with three essential nutrients for women: calcium, iron and folic acid. Each snack-size bar offers as much calcium as a glass of milk, more folic acid than a glass of fresh orange juice and 20 percent of a woman's daily value of iron. Designed to help women achieve personal health and wellness goals without sacrificing taste for sound nutrition, PowerBar Pria bars offer a crispy, chewy center and a chocolatey or yogurt coating with 4g soy protein, 23 vitamins and minerals, 300 mg calcium and a mere 110 calories and 3.5g fat.

For more information visit www.powerbar.com/pria