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I'm someone who has travelled quite a bit in Europe and am currently getting ready to study abroad in Central Europe for the year. To ease your worries, most people in Western/Central Europe speak English pretty fluently, you should be able to get around fine and have a great time. It would be worth it to pick up a Dutch phrase book and learn a few things--people are always happy to speak your language with you when they see you're making an effort to speak theirs.
In terms of food, there are all different types of food in Europe--lots of ethnic restaurants from around the world, food native to the country, and you can always find American staples too. Unless you have some kind of very strict diet, like gluten-free or vegan, you should be just fine and able to find foods you like. Plus, trying new things can be a great adventure.
Living abroad is an amazing opportunity that you should definitely take advantage of. Everyone I have talked to who has studied/worked abroad said it was life-changing, and I'm looking forward to a year that will change my life. Go for it!
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