LEWISBURG, Pa. — Students at Bucknell University are now able to purchase homemade-style energy bars as part of the University’s new Bucknell Nutrition Initiative Program (BNIP), which promotes and encourages nutrition awareness to the campus community. BNIP is a collaboration between Bucknell’s Division of Student Affairs, Parkhurst Dinning and University Dietitian and Sports Nutrition Specialist Tanya Williams.
“Energy bars are a convenient, portable snack or meal replacement for people who normally eat a healthy diet,” Williams said. “One of my goals is to work with Parkhurst, Bucknell’s food service provider, to identify students who are at risk and require specific nutrition requirements, whether it’s students with food allergies, eating disorders or just need a healthy energy boost before or after their workout sessions.”
Williams began developing the bars by testing several recipes with an emphasis on portion size and carbohydrate-to-protein ratio. With input from Parkhurst Pastry Chef Steven Benscoter and Baker Vern Weller, two pre-workout bars were created: an energy bar and almond honey bar. The team also developed a double peanut bar, a recovery bar that helps replenish the body. The in-house bars are $2.25 and are available for purchase at select dinning facilities at Bucknell. Students and faculty will soon participate in a contest to officially name the bars.
BNIP will also engage the Bucknell community during National Nutrition Month in March by hosting an information station highlighting the nutritional needs of the college-age students. “Educational materials on portion control, healthy meal and snack choices/ideas for the Bucknell University community, as well as samples of the new nutrition bars will be made available to any student,” Williams said.
Look for BNIP signage and logos that identify healthier food choices found throughout Bucknell’s dining locations.
About Bucknell University
Founded in 1846 and located along the banks of the Susquehanna River in historic Lewisburg, Pa., Bucknell University is the largest and one of the most highly ranked liberal arts universities in the country. Students can choose from more than 110 majors and minors in the arts, engineering, humanities, management, and social and natural sciences, as well as extensive global study, service-learning and research opportunities. Bucknell’s 3,500 undergraduate and 100 graduate students from across the world enjoy a low 10-to-1 student-faculty ratio and 150 students clubs and organizations plus 27 Division 1 athletic teams.
About Parkhurst Dining
A member of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, Parkhurst Dining provides authentic culinary experiences to guests at the finest educational institutions, corporations and cultural destinations in its marketing region. Parkhurst’s foundation is built on personal relationships and exceeding the expectations of our guests and team members every day, providing a farm-fresh and sustainable dining experience. For more information, visitwww.parkhurstdining.com.
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