Background: Non-communicable diseases risk factors include poor eating habits, being overweight and obesity are becoming prevalent. Concerns about lifestyle risk factors are important when it comes to students' health. This study aimed to identify patterns of eating habits and the prevalence of overweight and obesity among undergraduate medical students at Minia University. Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted among 280 undergraduate students from the 4^th year students of the Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt. Data were gathered using a self-administered questionnaire encompassing questions on socio-demographics and eating habits. Anthropometric measurements were obtained. Results: A total of 280 medical students including 42.5% males and 57.5% female were studied. About 57% had no fixed mealtime. Only 28.2% of students had breakfast at least 6 days/week. About half of students consumed 2 servings of fruits 3-5 days/ week and 34.6% consumed 3-4 pieces of vegetable every day. Only 18.2% of students never/ rarely consumed fast-food. Significant difference was found regarding sweets and sugary beverage consumption being higher among males. Males had a higher BMI compared to females and this was statistically significant. The prevalence of central obesity was 41.8%. Conclusion: Overweight and obesity were prevalent among medical students and the majority had unhealthy eating patterns. These findings made them more likely to develop non-communicable diseases. Therefore, organized nutrition educational program should be implemented targeting new students. Policy makers should increase healthy lifestyle choices inside universities and encourage healthy food stores, also integrate health education programs regarding healthy lifestyle practice at students `curricula.