<![CDATA[Background: Adolescence is a crucial phase of growth and development characterized by biological, psychological, and social changes. Eating patterns during this period play an important role in determining nutritional status, including the risk of underweight or overweight. Unhealthy eating behaviors may affect nutritional status and increase the risk of chronic diseases later in life. Aim: This study aimed to describe eating behavior and body mass index (BMI) among adolescents. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from May to July 2025 at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati. A total of 64 first-year medical students were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using the Eating Behavior Patterns Questionnaire (EBPQ) and BMI was assessed based on height and weight measurements. Results: Most respondents had poor eating behavior (60.94%) and were categorized as overweight (67.19%). The majority of respondents were 19 years old (51.56%) and female (59.38%). Conclusion: The findings indicate a high proportion of adolescents with poor eating behaviors and overweight status. This highlights the need for education on healthy eating patterns and regular monitoring of nutritional status among adolescents to prevent long-term health impacts.]]>
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