What diet is best for a 16-year-old girl?

You are still growing and you need a very balanced diet of high quality foods in order that you develop correctly and healthily. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables to give you fibre, vitamins and minerals. Especially carrots, broccoli, cabbage, spinach, parsnips, swede (rutabaga), green beans, beansprouts and so on, and Apples, Pears, bananas, all citrus fruit (like Oranges), kiwi fruits, tomatoes and so on For meat, eat fish, white meat (chicken, turkey etc) but cut down a little (don't stop altogether!) on red meats like beef and lamb. Cut down a lot on fatty foods (including chocolate!) or foods coooked in fat - too much fat will result in putting on weight and acne. Also, cut down on processed foods (packet stuff) that often have a high fat content, or a high sugar content (making you fat) or a high salt content (contributing to high blood pressure later in life). Eat plenty of cereal crops - wheat (in wholemeal bread) cornflakes, rice and so on. They are sources of carbohydrates and give you energy, and are healthier for you than sugary things. Oily fish (llike mackerel) are good for joints and contain substances that can help fight all sorts of diseases. Dairy produce (milk, cheese) is important as a source of calcium for bones and teeth development. Drink water, fruit juices, milk, tea and a little coffee. At your age you should not be drinking alcohol at all. But when yoou are an adult, a little is not harmful, especially an occasional glass of red wine. Never start to smoke - that way you will keep healthy and never have the problem of having to give it up later in life, after youre addicted. And you will save a fortune. That goes for illegal drugs too. As very occasional special treats only have a little chocoate and sugary things or high-fat foods like burgers. Avoid strange coloured foods (that have been heavily dosed with additives) - like bright blue red or yellow fizzy drinks like the plague. All in all be sensible in what you eat - eat a balanced diet with something from every category, with 'junk' food only taken rarely. Coupled with moderate exercise (don't spend all day watching TV! - get out and do something!) your body and mind will develop well and you will give your adult life a positive start healthwise.