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Abstract
Obesity and overweight conditions have been developing alarmingly in the Lebanese population in general. The aim of this study was conducted to study the prevalence of obesity and overweight conditions among school teachers in Lebanon and their physical activity . The research followed a quantitative approach which consisted of a multi-component questionnaire used for the face-to-face interviews, and overweight and obesity were defined using body mass index criteria . Findings showed relatively high incidences of overweight and obesity among Lebanese elementary and high school teachers with more prevalence among males and married teachers. The obtained findings highlight the importance of encouraging and educating teachers towards a healthier lifestyle.