The seven types of eaters: Where do you fit?

It's no secret that millions of people out there struggle with food. Some eat way too much, some try to eat as little as possible, some eat just the right amount but it's mostly junk. According to this article, there are seven types of eaters and when and what you eat may be determined by anything from genetics to how you were raised.

Are you so busy that food is always a second thought and you just take what you can get when you can get it? Or do you find that you consume depending on your mood -- happy, sad, stressed -- whether you're hungry or not? Some people were raised to feel rude if they refused the offer of a second serving or dessert, so they'll accept whether they're hungry or not. Similarly, many got chastized growing up if they didn't clean their plate and so feel guilty if they don't eat everything set down in front of them. Ever heard the story about "how people are starving in Africa so you'd better finish your potatos"?

Realistically I think that most people are a mix of a number of each of these categories. I know, for example, that I don't restrict what I try to eat and usually stop when I'm full, but sometimes if something tastes great I'll have a second helping anyway. Sometimes I eat just because I'm bored, and sometimes I'll stuff my face with cookies without even realizing it. The trick is to figure out whether or not you're actually hungry before you take that next bite and if not, decide whether or not it's worth putting it in your mouth.