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Purpose: An individual's nutritional status shows the extent to which the body's nutritional needs have been met. Nutrient intake is dependent on food intake, which is influenced by the lifestyle and the upbringing of the individual, as well as pathological conditions. The aim of the present study is the nutritional evaluation of healthy adults and their correlation with their biochemical profile, using anthropometric and biochemical markers, as well as using a recording questionnaire. Material-Methods: 45 healthy adults (37 women, 8 females) aged 22 to 62 (mean age 43.6 years) were studied. Anthropometric, biochemical measurements and assessment of dietary intake were performed by revoking a 24-hour dietary history for 3 days. The results are compared with the international recommended DRI's recruitment. Results: The sample participated in the study did not adequately cover its nutritional needs, with variations in the results by gender, age group, body mass index and blood group. Also, correlations were observed between nutrients and biochemical markers, as well as individual nutrients with body mass index and blood groups. Conclusions: The sample exhibited to a large extent excess body weight, high fat and sodium consumption and low consumption in many vitamins and minerals. The nutritional, anthropometric and biochemical factors studied were related, highlighting the importance of nutritional assessment in the general population