Background. Nutrition plays an important role in NCDs risk reduction, growth of the population life expectancy and quality of life. A number of factors influence the diet, including the region of living. Purpose. To analyze the diet patterns of Moscow residents. Materials and Methods. Questioning of 111 Moscow residents: 89 women and 22 men, aged 18 to 80 years with a median BMI of 26.9 kg/m2. Results. 67.4 % of respondents were committed to healthy, optimal nutrition. Full breakfast was noted by 63 %. Analyzing product groups: bread was included in the diet by 87 % of the responders; pastries and sweet products – 72 %; whole grains – 17 %; dairy products – 26 %; fruits and vegetables – 63−67 %; fish – 49 %; meat – 33 %; alcohol – 50 %. Conclusion. The study showed that a third of the Moscow population has an inappropriate diet. Insufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cereals and whole-grain products is noted. That type of diet is associated with a risk of non-communicable diseases. In addition, a low commitment to regular physical activity is also established.