Foods to Avoid

Foods that are high in saturated fats, trans fats, and simple carbs should be avoided. Trans fat and saturated fat should be avoided because eating a lot of them can raise LDL cholesterol. If that is raised than the there is a greater risk of getting heart disease. For the most part, simple carbs should be avoided because the body breaks them down very quickly and gives you a sudden surge of energy. This energy wears off quickly. Athletes, though, should eat simple carbs if they are in need of quick energy. Being an active teen, you need to be able to keep a balanced diet. You shouldn’t eat too much oil and high in sodium foods. Also you shouldn’t eat much of high processed foods, such as chicken nuggets, hot dogs, twinkies and soda.

Sources:
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HeartDiseaseRisks/story?id=4218520#.UYKc9CsadEg
http://diet.lovetoknow.com/wiki/List_of_Good_Carbs_and_Bad_Carbs