People in general should watch what they eat because some foods don't have good nutritional value and might not be the best for you in terms of performing your daily tasks as needed. It is especially important for an athletic teenager to watch what they eat because you need to have a balanced amount of energy being outputted to energy being consumed (food.) In other words, eating unhealthy food might not be the best for you in terms of your energy output.
Athletic teens should avoid low-carb protein diets, low-fat diets, and very-low-calorie diets. Low-carb protein diets decrease consumption of valuable phytonutrients from fruits, vegetables and grains. Low-fat diets lack important lipids for vitamin transport and metabolic processes. Very-low-calorie diets encourage muscle wasting and undermine brain development.
If you are going to eat an unhealthy food, you should limit it. Limiting "unhealthy" foods and eating the in moderation is actually not bad for you. Here is a list of foods that active teens should limit...
Sugary Foods: Sugary foods cause the blood sugar level to drop and can lead to fatigue. Limit the consumptions of cakes, pastries, ice cream, and other sweets.
Caffeine: Since caffeine may cause anxiousness and sleeplessness, it's better to stay away from this stimulant. Caffeine comes in soda, coffee and tea.
Fried or Fatty Foods: Fatty foods slow digestion and can make your stomach feel heavy. It's not a good idea to eat fatty foods before or after performing sports, or else it'll be hard to concentrate on performing at your best.
Soda: A study looking at American youths aged 6-17 found an increase in the prevalence of soft drink consumption from 37% in 1978 to 56% in 1998. Healthier alternatives to soda include fruit juice and water. Carbonated drinks can give you some bad gastric problems while exercising and can leave you feeling uncomfortable.
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