Surveys of dietary intakes and nutritional status of the Olympic College students in Saint-Petersburg were made during a period of economic transformation at 1995-1996. Information on food intake was collected using two 24-hour recall interviews. There was a slight change in food pattern with age, and some differences between girls and boys of 17 years old. Nutrient intakes in the groups of students did not change significantly during the period of study. Protein contributed about 15% and fat 34-40% of the dietary energy and total energy intake was from 4300 kcal to 5300 kcal and it was depended on kind of sport. The consumption of bread and bread products, poridge, confectionery, meat and meat products were consumed more frequently and in lager quantities. Milk and dairy products, fruits and vegetables were consumed relatively infrequently in small quantities. It was found that a few of young athletes had the first group for diabetes. There was a significant difference with glycated haemoglobin lev