Objective Discuss the studies of infant nutrition problems of 6 to 24 months old infants in poverty areas and make reasonable suggestions. Methods Collect research reports about child malnutrition at home and abroad, and analyze the monitoring data of nutrition improvement program for children in poor areas carried out by Natiend Institate for Nutrition and Health for of Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Discuss the nutritional status and related risks of infants aged 6-24 months in poor areas. Results The nutritional problems of rural children in poor areas were prominent. The growth retardation rate of infants aged 6-24 months was 7.6%. Anemia, overweight and obesity are becoming increasingly prominent. Conclusion The nutrition status of 6-24 month old infants in poor areas in China should be paid attention.