Nutrition Information: Young Runners

Adults
Young Runners

Spirit of St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend™
encourages children to eat healthy, stay fit and strong and practice safety.

Healthy Snacks for Runners

  1. Small pieces of fruit and vegetables.
  2. Low fat dips such as bean dip or salsa.
  3. Small pieces of cooked meats and cheese.
  4. Unbuttered popcorn with raisins added.
  5. Bran and fruit muffins.
  6. Quesadillas made with low-fat cheese.
  7. Whole Grain bread and bagels with cheese or peanut butter.
  8. Hard cooked eggs.
  9. Dried Fruit - raisins, apricots, pears, prunes, dates, apples.
  10. Celery with low-fat cream cheese or peanut butter and raisins.
  11. Oatmeal
  12. Granola Bars
  13. Fruit popsicles
  14. String cheese
  15. Bananas
  16. Tuna fish
  17. Non sugar-coated cereal
  18. Pretzels
  19. Non fat yogurt

Health and Safety
The most important habits you can have to live a long and healthy life are:

  1. Don't smoke or be around people that do.
  2. Don't use drugs or be around people that do.
  3. Exercise and move your body every day.
  4. Always use your seat belts.
  5. Drink water - your body is 70% water.
  6. Eat a good breakfast every day.
  7. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.
  8. Limit fat, salt, caffeine, and sugar in your food.
  9. Sleep 7 to 8 hours every night.
  10. Spend time with friends and laugh a lot!