Association Between Eating Habits and Mizaj Among Apparently Healthy Young Adults: an Analytical Observational Study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Food plays an important role in maintaining health and preventing disease, and in the Unani system of medicine, dietary regulation (Ghiza) is a key component of the six essential factors (Asbab-e-Sitta Zarooriya). Health is maintained through a balance of humours (Akhlat), while imbalance leads to disease, and diet is prescribed according to an individual’s temperament (Mizaj). The present prospective observational study assessed variations in eating habits in relation to different Mizaj among apparently healthy individuals. A total of 64 participants aged 18–24 years were assessed for Mizaj using a standardised proforma and for eating habits using the Good Eating Habit Survey, and the data were analysed using one-way ANOVA followed by the Tukey HSD test. Safrawi Mizaj was most prevalent (44%), followed by Balghami (25%), Damvi (22%) and Saudawi (9%). A statistically significant difference in eating habit scores was observed among Mizaj groups (F = 2.91, p = 0.041), Saudawi individuals showed the highest negative eating habit scores, whereas Damvi individuals showed the lowest. The findings indicate a significant association between Mizaj and eating habits, suggesting that early identification of temperament-based dietary patterns may help in promoting healthier lifestyles and preventing future health complications.
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7168375868
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