Objective      To understand the current status of nutrition knowledge in Chongqing municipal athletes. Methods      A total of 277 athletes selected from 8 Chongqing municipal athletic teams in the Chongqing Center for Competitive Sports Training by cluster sampling were subjected to this study. Their statuses of nutrition knowledge were investigated by self-designed questionnaires and reviewed face to face. Results      In this survey

the average correct response to nutrition knowledge was 54.5%

with highest correct rate for fluid infusion

and lowest for nutritional supplement. The main sources of their nutrition information were family members

coaches and internet. Multivariate linear regression analysis indicated that the factors influencing their scores of nutritional knowledge were career length

using academic articles

lectures and dietitians as their main source of nutrition information (P0.05). Conclusion      Chongqing municipal athletes are lack of nutrition knowledge. The main factors influencing nutrition knowledge are career length and sources of nutrition information.