Abstract: Objective To provide evidence for intervention measures on overweight and obesity through a survey of dietary and physical factors on the people in rural Hebei province.Methods An investigation on dietary and physical factors of overweight and obesity was conduced among people aged 18 and over in rural with a uniform questionaire.Results There were 2315 subjects were interviewed and physically measured.The crude prevalence rates of overweight and obesity were 30.7% and 15.8%,respectively.Major risk factors influencing overweight/fat were over energy intakes,over fat intakes and over static live time.Conclusion Rational dietary pattern(lower energy and fat intakes)and physical activity are a important preventable influencing factors on overweight and obesity.