a type of food that is shaped into a bar, made, for example, with oats and nuts, mainly designed for people who need energy quickly, for example sportspeople

On rides longer than an hour, eat an energy bar or gel every 45 minutes or so. 在骑行时间超过一个小时的时候，每隔45分钟左右吃一根能量棒或凝胶。

Energy bars often boast of their high protein, but they are often also full of added sugars and fat. 能量棒经常夸耀自己所含的高蛋白质，但是其实也通常添加了大量的糖和脂肪。