Introduction: Obesity is a public health problem. In Protestant Christian communities, there is little research that shows the prevalence of this condition, so it is necessary to study this topic by taking into account its consequences for cardiovascular health, quality of life, and mortality of the population. Objective: To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in adults belonging to an evangelical Protestant community in the Barranquilla District. Methods: Descriptive and cross-sectional study with 282 adults belonging to Iglesia