The research study was conducted in Dharwad district during 2005-06 on a  102 rural school children aged between 7 - 10 years. The children of third standard were randomly selected from four villages representing four geographical locations. The results of the study revealed that there was no significant difference found in the mean height and weight of boys and girls. The nutritional status was positively correlated with age of children. It is interesting to note that IQ was positively correlated (0.17) with age the children. It is highlighted that the nutritional status was positively and significantly correlated (0.67**) with level of intelligence.