Constitution type and nutrition

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  BODY COMPOSITION

  • A.
    slim
  • B.
    moderate
  • C.
    robust
• 2.
  SIZE

  • A.
    Very tall or very small
  • B.
    Medium
  • C.
    Generally small, but can be tall and big
• 3.
  WEIGHT

  • A.
    Difficulty to gain weight
  • B.
     Medium, they can gain or lose weight easily
  • C.
     Generally overweight, difficulty losing it
• 4.
  SKIN

  • A.
    Dry, rough, cold, prominent veins
  • B.
     Hot, freckles, acne
  • C.
    Thick, cold, oily
• 5.
  BODY TEMPERATURE

  • A.
    Cold hands and feet 
  • B.
    warm 
  • C.
    cold or normal 
• 6.
  HAIR

  • A.
    Dry, fine, frizzy 
  • B.
    Oily, premature baldness, gray hair 
  • C.
      Strong, wavy, shiny 
• 7.
  FOREHEAD

  • A.
    narrow 
  • B.
     Moderate, furrows 
  • C.
    wide 
• 8.
  EYES

  • A.
    Small, nervous 
  • B.
     penetrating, easily irritated 
  • C.
    big with big eyelashes 
• 9.
  TEETH

  • A.
    Irregular small, malformed 
  • B.
    medium-sized, gums bleed easily 
  • C.
      Large, well-formed 
• 10.
  TONGUE

  • A.
    rough 
  • B.
    soft, pink 
  • C.
    thick 
• 11.
  FACE

  • A.
    Small, wrinkled, dry 
  • B.
    Delicate, reddish, sharp profile 
  • C.
      Large, soft profile 
• 12.
  BONES

  • A.
    Thin, Cracking joints 
  • B.
     Medium, loose joints 
  • C.
     Thick, strong joints 
• 13.
  NAILS

  • A.
    Brittle, rough 
  • B.
     Soft, pink 
  • C.
     Wide, strong 
• 14.
  APPETITE

  • A.
    changing, nervous 
  • B.
    high, irritable if hungry 
  • C.
    Moderate but constant 
• 15.
  THIRST

  • A.
    Scarce 
  • B.
    generally thirsty 
  • C.
     Moderate 
• 16.
  BOWELS

  • A.
    Hard, dry stools 
  • B.
    Soft, loose stools, tendency to diarrhea  
  • C.
     Regular, normal stools 
• 17.
  URINE

  • A.
    scarce 
  • B.
    Abundant, intense yellow 
  • C.
    Moderate, clear 
• 18.
  SWETING

  • A.
     Scarce without odor
  • B.
     Deep, intense smell 
  • C.
     Moderate 
• 19.
  SLEEP

  • A.
    Light, with interruptions  
  • B.
     Changeable 
  • C.
    deep, excessive 
• 20.
  SEXUALITY

  • A.
    Variable sexual interest, active sexual fantasy 
  • B.
     high sexual interest and impulse 
  • C.
     constant sexual interest and impulse 
• 21.
  MEMORY

  • A.
    Fast, tendency to forget 
  • B.
     Sharp, clear 
  • C.
     slow but steady 
• 22.
  GRASP

  • A.
    Spontaneous 
  • B.
     Average 
  • C.
     Requires time to understand 
• 23.
  MOOD

  • A.
    changeable mood and ideas 
  • B.
     Intense when expressing ideas and feelings 
  • C.
    Stable, reliable, slow to change ideas 
• 24.
  WEATHER PREFERENCES

  • A.
    Hot climates, sun, humidity 
  • B.
     Cool climates, well ventilated 
  • C.
     Any weather provided it is not humid 
• 25.
  ACTIVITY

  • A.
     restless 
  • B.
     Moderate 
  • C.
     they move slowly 
• 26.
  POSITIVE EMOTIONS

  • A.
    Adaptability 
  • B.
    courage 
  • C.
    friendly 
• 27.
  NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

  • A.
    Fear
  • B.
    Anger
  • C.
    Attachment
• 28.
  STRESS REACTION

  • A.
    Fear and anxiety under stress 
  • B.
    frustration, irritability, anger under stress  
  • C.
    they manage stress well 
• 29.
  RESISTANCE TO THE DISEASE

  • A.
    Poor, variable immune system 
  • B.
     Medium, tendency to infections 
  • C.
     Good, stable, strong immune system 
• 30.
  FREQUENT DISEASES

  • A.
    Nervous and mental disorders, neuralgic and joint pains 
  • B.
    Infectious and inflammatory diseases, blood disorders  
  • C.
    Systemic and respiratory diseases, edema, mucus, joint inflammation 

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  VATA

  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

  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 astringent—Cold meals—They can take heavy meals—They must give up coffee, alcohol, spicy, acidic and salty foods
• 3.
  KAPHA

  —Body features : large features, cold, fat and thick skin —Physiology: low appetite and thirst, slow digestion, non-odorous sweat, regular and well-formed stools—Biochemistry: thick complexion, many body fluids—Psychology: good long-term memory, slow, good mental stability and self-esteem—Weakness points: respiratory and lymphatic system, lack of appetite, and weak digestion Nutrition tips for dosha:Kapha —Flavors: spicy, bitter, astringent—Hot meals—Food that is not too fat or sweet—Small portions are advised—Dairy products are discouraged—Dried fruits are not recommended because they produce mucus