Fast food does have some negatives (like lots of terribly unhealthy items to choose from). It also has some positives, though...nearly all fast food establishments post their nutritionals online, and nearly all of them have at least a couple of healthy options available.
So you probably have some idea of the sort of restaurants you'll be eating at...find their websites. I don't know what is over in Germany, but if they are a fairly large chain, info should be pretty easy to come by. Make a list of 3-4 things at each place that are better-than-average choices.
If I were you, I'd also make a list of things that you would consider a "treat", but that are a reasonable amount of calories...this will allow you to, a few times, have a little something "extra" to satisfy your cravings without blowing the calorie bank. For example, a McDonald's ice cream cone isn't made of the world's healthiest ingredients, but it has 150 calories and can be really satisfying if you feel you need a treat. A small french fry has 230 calories. Again, not the kind of choice you want to make every day, but once during the trip? Not a deal breaker.
Finally, I'd pack all kinds of healthy, nutritious snacks in my bag. Protein bars, high-protein oatmeal packets, and sturdy fruits (like oranges and apples) are my go-tos in this kind of situation. You might also ask your coach/chaperones if, when you arrive, you can hit a grocery store for healthy foods to eat for breakfast/snacks. I'm assuming you're playing basketball over there, so you might work from a "If we have quality food, rather than fast food, it'll help our performance" angle.
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) we'll have to eat at food courts the whole time. it's going to be really unhealthy. i'm always going to have a water with me but what else should i do??
