Tara DelloIacono-Thies

Tara DelloIacono-Thies is a registered dietitian and nutrition strategist for Clif Bar & Company, the nation’s leading maker of all-natural, organic energy and nutrition foods and drinks. As the Company’s in-house nutrition expert, Tara provides strategic guidance on nutrition related questions, translates cutting edge scientific research into product development and ensures the nutritional integrity for all Clif Bar & Company brands. Skilled at explaining nutrition to the public, Tara also answers consumer questions, presents seminars and writes the Eat Well article on LUNABAR.COM, a nutrition column in Bay Area Parent, and Parenting.com .

Aware that proper diet and fitness are essential for optimal health, Tara participates in a variety of sports which inform her knowledge of sports nutrition, weight management and wellness. An avid runner and two-time marathon finisher, she also mountain bikes and practices yoga on a regular basis. As a mother, Tara is also both personally and professionally informed about the nutritional needs of mothers, children, and families.

Before joining Clif Bar & Company, Tara served as a clinical dietitian for Catholic Healthcare West. She is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Dietetic Association. She holds a bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Montana State University and became registered dietitian after completing an internship in San Francisco.

Tara resides in Alameda, California with her husband and son.