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This study investigates BID, weight perception, and health behaviors among Syrian refugees in the Zaatari camp.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional study was conducted among 487 Syrian refugees (61.4% males, 38.6% females) in the Zaatari camp between September and December 2022. Data collection involved Stunkard\u2019s silhouettes and a health and lifestyle questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 27.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Males had higher rates of overweight (23.8%) and obesity (8.6%) than females (15.4% and 3.1%, respectively). Among overweight participants, 71 females (14.5% of the total sample) and 109 males (22.3% of the total sample) perceived themselves as having an average weight, indicating underestimation of their weight status. Physical inactivity (26.1% females, 44.15% males) and poor dietary adherence (37.4% females, 59.3% males) were prevalent. Smoking was reported by 22.1% of participants, primarily cigarette use among smokers (71.3%). Regarding perceived social influence, 109 overweight males (22.3%) and 69 overweight females (14.17%) reported that they believed their parents perceived them as being of average weight.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Targeted health education and culturally sensitive interventions are needed to address BID and promote healthier behaviors among Syrian refugees. Expanding education and integrating psychiatric and nutritional counseling could mitigate BID\u2019s effects. 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