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Vegetarian diet has become a popular diet among people. However, the diet is known to cause the lack of some nutrients such as protein, iron, and B12, which has the implication on ones nutritional status. When the bodys metabolism is high as in times of growth, menstruation, pregnancy and lactation, and women of reproductive age group with vegetarian diets are vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies. The study is aimed to identifying nutritional status women of reproductive age group with vegetarian diets in Badung Regency. The method used in this study is descriptive quantitative, with cross sectional approach. Nutritional status based on Body Mass Index (MT), Upper Arm Circumference (LILA), and Hemoglobin (Hb) level. Data analysis in the form of frequency distribution table and narrated. The result of measuring the nutritional status obtained is most women of reproductive age group with vegetarian diets have good nutritional status. Can be seen based on IMT as much as 67.3%, based on LILA as much as 87.3%, and based on Hb as much as 38.2%. Nutrition problems found on the basis of IMT were 32.7%, among them less nutrition, more and obesity. Based on LILA obtained only 12.7% who have less nutrition, and based on Hb levels found most who experienced anemia as much as 61.8%. From these results it is necessary to note the intake of foods and types of food consumed for nutritional needs are met. Foods derived from iron and vitamin C that facilitate the absorption of iron.