Nutrition scientists generally believe that healthy diets are the ones with most diverse diets.The nutrients essential for meeting nutritional requirements are not all usually found in a single fooditem; they are however present in a diet composed of a number of foods. Overweight and obesityare major public health problems in various communities of the world. They are no longer just aconcern for developed countries, but is also becoming an increasing problem in many developing countries, including Jordan. The aim of the present study, was to assess the food consumption patternand to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity in an adult population in Amman, Jordan.