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INTRODUCTION Obesity causes millions of deaths each year. Its high prevalence in children and adolescents from southern European countries, including Spain, is associated with the new food preferences, physical activity decreased and inactivity increased. OBJECTIVE evaluate the diet quality and physical activity in Galician schoolchildren in order to assess if modify the current intervention strategies in lifestyles is need. METHODS 662 students from the south of Galicia were investigated (9-17 years). Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated as adiposity indicator. Dietary pattern was evaluated through kidmed test and physical activity with PAQ-C. The sample was stratified by BMI according to Cole international standards. Data were analysed with SPPS software. RESULTS 56% of children are at high risk of malnutrition or need to improve their nutrition. The average adherence of mediterranean diet was low (7.64±2.28), worsening with age and adiposity significantly. The average level of physical activity was moderate (3.02±0.74), lower in girls and adolescents. 58% showed a low-moderate level of physical activity. Quality diet was positively correlated with physical activity and negatively with BMI. CONCLUSIONS Galician students showed a diet and physical activity risky pattern according to international/national recommendations. After several years of awareness campaigns and lifestyles interventions, improve the diet and increase physical activity is still necessary.