Objective: Use Chinese diet balance index (DBI-07) method to analyze and evaluate the food intake characteristics of residents in Nanjing Qinhuai district. Methods: 309 residents aged 34-92 years old were randomly selected by sampling, their three-day continuous food intakes were investigated with the 24-hour record. Results: The elderly group has both moderate and high level of insufficient, excessive and imbalanced intake, the young group has the best dietary quality. Conclusion: The elderly residents have the most several nutritional problems, and therefore should be given nutrition interventions.