What’s Your Eating Archetype?
This 15-question quiz blends food psychology, behavioral science, and nutrition strategy to uncover the core patterns behind your food choices — and show you how to work with them, not against them.
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Quiz Questions
1.
When you're trying to eat in a way that feels “healthy,” what’s your biggest challenge?
A.
I get really intense about it, but then burn out and go the opposite direction.
B.
I want to make the “right” choice but second-guess everything.
C.
I just forget to eat or grab whatever’s around — I don’t have the bandwidth.
D.
I hate being told what to do — I end up doing the opposite on purpose.
E.
I try to follow a plan perfectly, but it becomes rigid and exhausting.
2.
You’ve had a stressful day. What’s most likely to happen with food?
A.
I feel out of control and find myself emotionally eating — even if I’m not hungry.
B.
I ditch the plan and go out for something spontaneous — it’s a way to shake off the day.
C.
I stick to my food plan no matter what — it’s non-negotiable.
D.
I default to comforting, familiar foods or meals that feel “like home.”
3.
What best describes your approach to food variety?
A.
I love trying new foods — I get bored eating the same thing all the time.
B.
I eat the same meals most days — I know what I like and stick with it.
C.
I structure meals based on what fuels my workouts, brain, or energy best.
D.
I try to follow what’s trending or “right,” but it gets overwhelming.
4.
How do you typically feel when your usual food routine gets disrupted?
A.
Annoyed — I like my routine and don’t love surprises.
B.
Thrown off — I scramble and feel unprepared.
C.
I’m fine as long as I can adjust and still hit my goals.
D.
Relieved — I don’t like feeling boxed in by routines anyway.
5.
What role does food play when you're with people you care about?
A.
It’s how I connect — I love feeding people or sharing meals together.
B.
I try to make sure I’m eating the “right” thing — even if I don’t want to.
C.
I let loose — it’s easier to go with the flow than stick to a plan.
D.
I enjoy the experience but still pay attention to how food makes me feel.
6.
What’s your relationship with food rules or structure?
A.
I love having clear rules — they help me stay on track.
B.
I follow them for a while… then I swing in the other direction.
C.
I reject them — food freedom matters more to me.
D.
I want structure, but I’m afraid of doing it wrong.
E.
I like having go-to meals, but I wouldn’t call them “rules.”
7.
You have a weekend with no plans — how do you think about food?
A.
I use the time to prep, plan, and reset. Structure helps me feel grounded.
B.
I finally let go — weekends are for relaxing, not obsessing over food.
C.
I go out to try something new — I love exploring flavors and places.
D.
I honestly forget to eat until I’m starving. My needs get lost in the shuffle.
8.
When you’re deciding what to eat, what matters most?
A.
How it makes me feel physically — I need energy, focus, or recovery.
B.
Whether it fits into my meal plan, macros, or “rules.”
C.
If it feels comforting or emotionally satisfying.
D.
I overthink it — what if I choose the wrong thing?
9.
Which of the following best describes how you approach food choices?
A.
I don’t need a lot of variety — I like my go-to meals.
B.
I change it up depending on my mood or who I’m with.
C.
I try to make the best choice, but sometimes I just say “whatever.”
D.
I make choices based on performance, not emotion.
10.
When you're “off track” with food, what do you tell yourself?
A.
I panic a little — I worry I’ve undone all my progress.
B.
I’m frustrated. I feel like I have to start over from scratch.
C.
I feel guilty — like I disappointed myself.
D.
I don't care — I wasn’t going to follow those rules anyway.
E.
I recalibrate and move on — I trust I’ll course-correct.
11.
How do you typically handle meal planning?
A.
I have a few go-to meals I repeat every week.
B.
I like planning — it gives me control and makes the week easier.
C.
I try to plan, but I often forget, get distracted, or run out of time.
D.
I plan around what sounds fun or interesting to eat.
12.
How do you respond to pressure or high-stress days?
A.
I eat to soothe — food helps me decompress.
B.
I keep going and stick to my structure — it helps me stay stable.
C.
I tend to forget to eat or delay meals.
D.
I use food to connect — I find comfort in shared meals or nostalgic foods.
13.
Which of these feels most true for you?
A.
Food is fuel. I eat to support my energy, brain, or workouts.
B.
Food is love. I use it to care for myself and others.
C.
Food is fun. I eat to explore and enjoy life.
D.
Food is stressful. I overthink everything I put in my mouth.
E.
Food is comfort. It helps me process emotion.
14.
What’s most likely to trigger a food “spiral” for you?
A.
Breaking a streak or going “off plan”
B.
Feeling disconnected, sad, or emotionally drained
C.
Being overwhelmed with too many decisions or no time
D.
Feeling pressure from others about how I “should” be eating
15.
What would make your relationship with food feel better?
A.
More consistency without being so hard on myself
B.
Less overthinking — I want to feel confident in my choices
C.
Support for making choices that align with my goals
D.
More flexibility, more fun — and less guilt
Quiz Outcomes
1.
The Pendulum Eater
2.
The Nurture Eater
3.
The Overwhelmed Eater
4.
The Anxious Eater
5.
The Adventurous Eater
6.
The Emotional Eater
7.
The Predictable Eater
8.
The Rebel Eater
9.
The Rigid Eater
10.
The Performance Eater
