A cross-sectional study was undertaken to assess the dietary intake of 359 children in grades 4th and 5th in the school year 2013-2014 of two primary schools in urban and rural areas of HCM city. Dietary intake was assessed using a 24 h-recall questionnaires. Data was entered and analyzed on Eiyokun software and SPSS software. Nutrient intakes were compared to Vietnamese Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) from National Institute of Nutrition 2012. The results showed that average energy intake of children was 1684.1 +/- 460.4 kca1. Ratio of energy from protein, fat and carbohydrate was 16.9 percent, 29.4 percent, and 53.7 percent. Children consumed 172.6 +/- 114.5 grams/day of vegetables, 96.2 +/- 126.7 grams/day of fruits and 132.7 +/- 108.5 grams/day of meat on average. Conclusions: Dietary intake of children in two primary schools was not balanced with high proportion of fat and protein in the diet, vegetables and fruits consumption did not meet the recommendation. Intervention program is necessary to improve dietary intake of school children.
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