Youth Runner Nutrition (Under 14) > TL;DR > - Young runners need more calories than you think; growth is the priority > - Never restrict calories for performance; watch for fatigue, poor growth, frequent illness > - Regular meals and snacks; parents model healthy eating; avoid diet talk > - Keep it fun: variety, involvement in food prep, no pressure around body or weight --- The Growing Athlete Young runners have unique needs: - Bodies are still developing - Growth is ...

Youth Runner Nutrition (Under 14) > TL;DR > - Young runners need more calories than you think; growth is the priority > - Never restrict calories for performance; watch for fatigue, poor growth, frequent illness > - Regular meals and snacks; parents model healthy eating; avoid diet talk > - Keep it fun: variety, involvement in food prep, no pressure around body or weight --- The Growing Athlete Young runners have unique needs: - Bodies are still developing - Growth is ...