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Healthy diet and physical activity are proven to be key to a good nutrition and significant for a healthy and long life which everybody aspire to have. Eating nutrient-rich foods and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential in all stages of life. This study determined the demographic profile, level of knowledge regarding treatment of common health concerns and the significant relationship in Bajao people nutritional habits in relation to their health status. The study made use of descriptive research design. Both standardized and self-made questionnaire were used to gather data. The study was conducted in Tambacan, Iligan City were Bajao people reside. The study utilized purposive sampling wherein respondents are selected based on the criteria necessary to answer the objectives of the study. The respondent should be at least 12 years old and recognized by the tribe leader as member of the Bajao community. Results revealed that there was no significant relationship between the health status of the respondents and their personal food intakes. 133 of the respondents do not eat the food choices given regardless of their Body Mass Index. Moreover, there was a significant association between their health habits and their health status. It was strengthened by the result that 115 out of 150 respondents said they do not smoke, and 131 out of 150 said that they are not drinking alcoholic beverages. Lastly, there was no significant relationship between their level of knowledge and health status. This was evidenced by the fact that there were 76 out of 150 respondents only knew 1 medicine to cure out of five common diseases, 60 mentioned 2 medicines, and only 14 of the respondents knew 3 medicines out of five common diseases introduced. The study concluded that their nutritional habits cannot be a determining factor for their health status specifically risk for having diet-related health concerns, but health education could still create impact in regards with disease prevention and medical treatment awareness. Creation of significant awareness programs and activities focusing directly to Bajao people of Barangay Tambacan in Iligan City by the Local Government Unit and Non-Government Organizations are highly recommended.