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Constitution type and nutrition

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Discover which constitution type is more dominant in you according to ayurveda and which nutrition tips are more beneficial for you. This test is an orientation.

Quiz Questions

1.
BODY COMPOSITION
- A.
  
  slim
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  moderate
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  robust
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
2.
SIZE
- A.
  
  Very tall or very small
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Medium
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Generally small, but can be tall and big
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
3.
WEIGHT
- A.
  
  Difficulty to gain weight
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Medium, they can gain or lose weight easily
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Generally overweight, difficulty losing it
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
4.
SKIN
- A.
  
  Dry, rough, cold, prominent veins
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Hot, freckles, acne
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Thick, cold, oily
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
5.
BODY TEMPERATURE
- A.
  
  Cold hands and feet
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  warm
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  cold or normal
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
6.
HAIR
- A.
  
  Dry, fine, frizzy
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Oily, premature baldness, gray hair
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Strong, wavy, shiny
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
7.
FOREHEAD
- A.
  
  narrow
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Moderate, furrows
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  wide
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
8.
EYES
- A.
  
  Small, nervous
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  penetrating, easily irritated
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  big with big eyelashes
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
9.
TEETH
- A.
  
  Irregular small, malformed
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  medium-sized, gums bleed easily
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Large, well-formed
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
10.
TONGUE
- A.
  
  rough
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  soft, pink
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  thick
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
11.
FACE
- A.
  
  Small, wrinkled, dry
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Delicate, reddish, sharp profile
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Large, soft profile
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
12.
BONES
- A.
  
  Thin, Cracking joints
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Medium, loose joints
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Thick, strong joints
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
13.
NAILS
- A.
  
  Brittle, rough
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Soft, pink
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Wide, strong
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
14.
APPETITE
- A.
  
  changing, nervous
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  high, irritable if hungry
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Moderate but constant
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
15.
THIRST
- A.
  
  Scarce
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  generally thirsty
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Moderate
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
16.
BOWELS
- A.
  
  Hard, dry stools
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Soft, loose stools, tendency to diarrhea
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Regular, normal stools
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
17.
URINE
- A.
  
  scarce
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Abundant, intense yellow
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Moderate, clear
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
18.
SWETING
- A.
  
  Scarce without odor
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Deep, intense smell
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Moderate
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
19.
SLEEP
- A.
  
  Light, with interruptions
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Changeable
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  deep, excessive
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
20.
SEXUALITY
- A.
  
  Variable sexual interest, active sexual fantasy
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  high sexual interest and impulse
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  constant sexual interest and impulse
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
21.
MEMORY
- A.
  
  Fast, tendency to forget
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Sharp, clear
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  slow but steady
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
22.
GRASP
- A.
  
  Spontaneous
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Average
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Requires time to understand
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
23.
MOOD
- A.
  
  changeable mood and ideas
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Intense when expressing ideas and feelings
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Stable, reliable, slow to change ideas
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
24.
WEATHER PREFERENCES
- A.
  
  Hot climates, sun, humidity
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Cool climates, well ventilated
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Any weather provided it is not humid
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
25.
ACTIVITY
- A.
  
  restless
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Moderate
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  they move slowly
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
26.
POSITIVE EMOTIONS
- A.
  
  Adaptability
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  courage
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  friendly
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
27.
NEGATIVE EMOTIONS
- A.
  
  Fear
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Anger
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Attachment
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
28.
STRESS REACTION
- A.
  
  Fear and anxiety under stress
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  frustration, irritability, anger under stress
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  they manage stress well
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
29.
RESISTANCE TO THE DISEASE
- A.
  
  Poor, variable immune system
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Medium, tendency to infections
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Good, stable, strong immune system
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)
30.
FREQUENT DISEASES
- A.
  
  Nervous and mental disorders, neuralgic and joint pains
  
  (Correlates to: VATA)
- B.
  
  Infectious and inflammatory diseases, blood disorders
  
  (Correlates to: PITTA)
- C.
  
  Systemic and respiratory diseases, edema, mucus, joint inflammation
  
  (Correlates to: KAPHA)

Quiz Outcomes

1.

VATA

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Body features: thin, fine hair, fingers, and joints, cold skin Physiology: irregular appetite and thirst, weak digestion, tendency to constipation, little sweat Biochemistry: thin body mass, little waste Psychology: acts fast, speaks fast, fearful, excited, captures things quickly, forgetfulWeak points: nervous system, locomotor system Nutrition tips on dosha: Vata Flavors: sweet, salty, slightly spicy and sour Meals easy to digest At least 3 meals a day Raw food, only in small portions and at noon Legumes only well cooked and in small quantities
2.

PITTA

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Body features: normal size, thin warm skin, with freckles Physiology: great appetite and thirst, enough sweat and odor, strong digestion, tendency to diarrheaBiochemistry: average body mass, normal wastePsychology: good memory, little tolerance, adventurous, passionateWeakness points: stomach, skin and heart Nutrition tips for dosha: Pitta Flavors: sweet, bitter and astringentCold mealsThey can take heavy mealsThey must give up coffee, alcohol, spicy, acidic and salty foods
3.

KAPHA

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Body features : large features, cold, fat and thick skin Physiology: low appetite and thirst, slow digestion, non-odorous sweat, regular and well-formed stoolsBiochemistry: thick complexion, many body fluidsPsychology: good long-term memory, slow, good mental stability and self-esteemWeakness points: respiratory and lymphatic system, lack of appetite, and weak digestion Nutrition tips for dosha:Kapha Flavors: spicy, bitter, astringentHot mealsFood that is not too fat or sweetSmall portions are advisedDairy products are discouragedDried fruits are not recommended because they produce mucus