Objective To investigate the nutrition characteristics of primary and middle school students in Yulin region of Shaanxi Province,and provide evidence for nutrition and health education of this area. Methods In Jan.2011,765 of primary and middle school students in Yulin area of Shaanxi were accessed through 24 hours recall and asking one by one,food type and quantity of 3 days were recorded. Results The intake of grain food were 92% of RNI,and the intake of meat and eggs were severely deficient,less than 5% of RNI; the intake of protein of students was base line of RNI.Furthermore,protein mainly came from plant food such as grain,rarely from animal food. Conclusion Some measures should be taken such as to improve the dietary pattern of students in Yulin area,increase the intake of animal food such as meat,eggs and milk etc.,and promote healthy development of students.