To investigate the status of dietary nutrients intake of the Shunyi residents in 2011.MethodsUsing stratified cluster sampling method, Shunyi District was divided into urban area, developed rural area and underdeveloped rural area, according to the level of economic development and geographical location. Two communities or villages were randomly selected from each type of areas. 463households and 1761research objects were selected from every community or village randomly. Food consumption, dietary nutrients intake and food sources of nutrition of all members of each household were recorded. ResultsThe consumption of grain, soy, eggs and vegetable was at the reasonable level, but the intake of fruit, milk and fishery products was lower, only reached the recommended intake of 50%, 17% and 13%. Animal products, edible oil and salt exceeded the recommended values 2%, 88% and 78%. The decrease of energy was obvious. The intake of vitamin A, B1, B2and calcium was lower than the recommended values, reaching the recommended intake of 72.3%, 64.3%, 57.1% and 50%. The excess of energy from fat and the quality of protein needed to improve. ConclusionUnreasonable food consumption, diet pattern and deficient intake of some micronutrients might be the important factors influencing the health of Shunyi residents.