Background: The global public health concern over adolescent obesity is rising. With serious ramifications for young people's health and wellbeing, the prevalence of obesity in this age range has recently increased to alarming proportions. For effective preventative and intervention measures to be developed, it is essential to understand the factors that contribute to teenage obesity. It is essential for the adolescents to be aware of obesity and factors contributing towards this potential problem. The study thus aims to identify the knowledge and lifestyle practices of obesity among adolescents.