Preschool Venezuelan children underwent a study that measures the relationship between anthropometric nutritional state, food habits and physical activity level (PAL). Methods: Using Frisancho's pattern as a reference, 173 children were studied, and anthropometric indicators such as height/age, weight/height and both lean and fat arm areas were measured. To assess food habits and PAL, a questionnaire was developed and applied. Results: For vegetables, fruits and fats the consumption patterns was low, and for cereals, meats, and dairy products was high. In 52% of the children the PAL was intense, and in the 27% was light. Among food habits, PAL and sedentary index (SI) an association was found. Conclusions: Results suggest implementing changes from the preschool stage to correct for inappropriate food habits, to encourage physical activity and to avoid a high SI, will relate to the appearance of adult chronic degenerative diseases.