Coach Collins along with The Chicago Striders Track Club promotes healthy eating and exercise for a strong healthy body! You only have ONE body so treat it well…
WATER
The human body is about 60% water. Water is necessary for health and well-being. Water is part of your cells, blood, digestion and waste elimination. Water lubricates joints. You cannot live more than a few days without water. DRINK PLENTY OF IT!
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Suggested Daily Intake
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1-3 Years old
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About 4 cups
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4-8 Years old
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About 5 cups
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9-13 Years old
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About 8 cups for boys
About 7 cups for girls
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14-18 Years old
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About 11 cups for boys
About 8 cups for girls
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FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Eating fruits and vegetables every day is healthy for you! Fruits and vegetables have vitamins and minerals that help protect your health. Fruits and vegetables also help control your weight.
GIRLS BOYS
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Age
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Fruits
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Vegetables
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Age
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Fruits
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Vegetables
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2-3
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1 cup
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1 cup
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2-3
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1 cup
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1 cup
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4-8
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1 cup
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1 ½ cups
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4-8
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1 ½ cups
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1 ½ cups
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9-13
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1 ½ cups
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2 cups
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9-13
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1 ½ cups
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2½ cups
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14-18
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1 ½ cups
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2 ½ cups
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14-18
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2 cups
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3 cups
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What to eat for practice and before a meet!
Chicago Strider Health Links!
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