Unhealthy dietary behaviour couple with physical inactivity are some of the youth risk behaviour, surveillance system identified in 2003 by the centres for disease control and prevention. The prevalence of weight and obesity among youths in Owo metropolis of Ondo state was investigated. A cross sectional survey of 400 youths (20-29years) purposively selected from churches, schools, mosques, markets and football viewing centres within Owo metropolis. A semi structured questionnaire was used to elicit information on socio demographic characteristics and health related issues among the respondents. Respondent’s nutritional status was determined using anthropometric indices. Finding showed a
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