ObjectiveTo investigate the dietary pattern and health status of residents in Songjiang District, Shanghai from 2007 to 2012 and provide basis for nutrition education and nutrition improvement.

MethodsData were systemized from "Health and Nutrition Survey among Residents in Shanghai", which was carried out in Songjiang District in 2007 and 2012. Statistical analysis was made on average every standard person daily intake of various foods, dietary pattern and change of health status.

ResultsThe average every standard person daily intake of cereal foods, fruits, milk, beans and nuts increased as compared with those in 2007, while the intake of vegetables, aquatic products, livestock and poultry meat decreased from 2007 to 2012 in Songjiang District. And the intake of the livestock and poultry meat declined the most (from 137.4 g to 78.8 g), that was closer to the recommended intake. Residents'intake of energy and nutients both decreased except dietary fiber and VitC, and the proportion of energy supply with carbohydrates had an increasing trend while the fat for energy supply a rising trend. The prevalence rate of hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure and diabetes for residents aged 15 and above were on the rise.

ConclusionThe dietary pattern of residents in Songjiang District has been with irrationality and nutrition related diseases such as hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure and diabetes has had a remarkably rising trend. Specific and various nutrition education should be carried out to promote the establishment of rational diet concepts and to improve the residents'health level.