Nutrition is very important for normal growth and development and has a significant effect on human health. Food provides energy and nutrients, so it is necessary to follow the principles of proper nutrition. Due to the fast-paced lifestyle, there is an imbalance between the nutritional components. The intake of fat and sucrose, protein of animal origin increased, and the intake of monounsaturated fatty acids and the total intake of carbohydrates decreased considerably. These are all new habits that have damaged the health of the population and can lead to metabolic disorders. Lately, there has been a shift towards the Mediterranean diet, which includes a mix of food and lifestyle habits. The Mediterranean diet provides the body with all the nutritionally necessary substances. It is characterized by moderate use of milk, meat, cheese, high intake of complex carbohydrates, fresh vegetables and fruits, regular consumption of fish and use of olive oil. Research shows that people who follow the Mediterranean diet live longer and have fewer diseases. There is a great connection between the Mediterranean diet and the prevention of cardiovascular diseases as well as many other chronic non-communicable diseases. The aim of this paper was to investigate whether the students of the first year of Physiotherapy at the University of the North consume a Mediterranean type of diet and what their body mass index is. Analyzing the obtained results, we can conclude that the consumption of red meat and chicken predominates among students, while fish and olive oil are not to a large extent dulled on their menu. The average body mass index of students is 23, which indicates a normal body mass index. Since there are many successes of the Mediterranean diet, more education of the population is needed, especially in schools, in order to improve the quality of life and prevent the development of many diseases.