As per Ayurved, there are 3 kinds of main body type and 3 kinds of mixed body type. It is important for everyone to know their body type because this body type decides the Physical and Mental characteristics of that person.

Vata

Pitta

Kapha

Vata-Kapha

Kapha-Pitta

Pitta-Vata

Our body type decides which kind of food is good for our health. If We take food as per our body type, it helps to keep us healthy. Our body type helps in medication also. We should get medicine as per our body type because disease could look same but our body type might be different.