Metabolic type test will help determine the ratio of protein, carbohydrates and fats that are best for your weight loss effort. Using the results, it will be easier to understand how you should be eating to stay healthy and lose excess weight. You must understand why certain foods are ideal so that you can then make the best choices for your personal meal plan. The two ways to determine metabolic type are through a blood test or with a questionnaire.
1. I sleep best when:
(A) I eat 1-2 hours before going to sleep.
(B) I eat as much as 3-4 hours before going to sleep.
2. I sleep best if:
(A) My dinner is composed of mainly meat with some vegetables or other carbohydrates.
(B) My dinner is composed mainly of vegetables or other carbohydrates and a comparatively small serving of meat.
3. I wake up feeling well rested if
(A) I don’t eat sweets, sugar or sugary snack in the evening.
(B) I eat sweets, sugar or sugary snack in the evening.
4. In the morning, I am
(A) hungry and ready to eat breakfast.
(B) not hungry and don’t feel like eating.
5. I feel best during the day if I eat
(A) small meals frequently, or three meals a day plus some snacks.
(B) two to three meals a day and no snacks; I can last pretty long without eating.
6. I feel best when the temperature is
(A) cool or cold; I don’t like hot weather.
(B) warm or hot; I don’t like cold weather.
7. After vigorous exercise, I tend to crave:
(A) Foods or drinks with higher protein and/or fat content, such as a high-protein shake.
(B) Foods or drinks higher in carbohydrates (sweeter), such as Gatorade®, soda, or fruit juice.
8. At midday, I am
(A) hungry and ready to eat lunch.
(B) not noticeably hungry and have to be reminded to eat.
9. During the day, I feel hungry
(A) often and need to eat several times a day.
(B) rarely and have a weak appetite.
10. I describe myself as someone who
(A) loves to eat; food is a central part of my life. Live to eat.
(B) is not very concerned with food; I may forget to eat at times. Eat to live.
11. Instinctually, I prefer to eat:
(A) Dark meat, such as the chicken or turkey legs and thighs over the white meat breast.
(B) Light meat such as the chicken or turkey breast over the dark meat leg and thigh.
12. In general, I prefer to:
(A) Salt my foods most of the time.
(B) Taste my foods and apply salt once in a while, but am not particularly attracted to salty foods.
13. If I skip a meal, I feel
(A) irritable, jittery, weak, tired, or depressed.
(B) okay; it doesn’t really bother me.
14. If I attended a buffet and could eat whatever I wanted (all health rules aside), I would choose
(A) steak, pork chops, ribs, gravy, and a salad with creamy dressing.
(B) chicken, turkey, fish, vegetables, and a dessert.
15. In order to last 4 hours between meals and maintain mental clarity and a sense of well-being, I prefer to eat:
(A) A meal predominantly meat-based, high in protein and fat (such as roast beef, pork, salmon…) with carbohydrate as a supplement to the meal.
(B) A meal predominantly carbohydrate base, such as a salad or vegetables with some bread, and a small amount of protein.
16. When I eat sugar or a sugary snack such as candy, jelly donuts or sweetened drinks,
(A) I feel a rush of energy, may get the jitters or may feel good for a short time but then am likely to crash and feel fatigued.
(B) my energy levels are restored. I don’t seem to be negatively affected even though I know that too much is not good for me.
17. If dessert is served,
(A) I can take it or leave it; I would rather have cheese, chips, or popcorn.
(B) I definitely will indulge; I like to have something sweet after a meal.
18. My body shape is closest to:
(A) Mesomorphic or “V” shaped, like a typical wrestler, gymnast or weight lifter type; or Endomorphic or more naturally round shaped, but I am naturally quite strong and respond very well to anaerobic sports or strength training type exercises.
(B) Ectomorphic or long and lean like a rower or triathlete; or Endomorphic or more naturally round shaped, but I respond better to endurance athletics than to strength training or anaerobic sports.
Scoring – first by counting how many A and Bs you have marked down from the questions.
Determine your metabolic type
- If your A score is 5 or more points higher than your B score (e.g., A = 11, B = 7), then you are a Protein Type.
- If your B score is 5 or more points higher than your A score (e.g., A = 7, B = 11), then you are a Carb Type.
- If your A and B scores are within 3 points of each other (e.g., A = 10, B = 8), then you are a Mixed Type.
