The objectives of the present research was to study the food consumption pattern of tribal children suffering from severely acute Malnutrition. Ninety two (92) children belonged to 0-3 years of age group attending NRHM centre of Malkanagiri were selected by random purposive sampling method for the present study and the data was collected by using required tools. The results of the study revealed that majority (89%) of the respondents were belonged to the age group of 7 months to 2 years of age group and no significant sex difference was found in the prevalence of Severely Acute Malnutrition. Most of the respondents were non-vegetarian. Rawrice and Mandia jaw (ragi) was their staple food. Different types of locally grown pulses, nuts and oil seeds, vegetables, fruits etc. was found to be consumed by them according to availability. Even though mothers were ignorant about the benefits of breast milk, still than 92% of them breast fed their babies after one hour of delivery. Cows milk, buffalo milk etc. was not consumed by the children at all. None of the respondents consume sugar and jaggery daily. "Salafa" one type of beverage was consumed by all children which is the juice of a "Salafa tree". The mean food intake of the respondents (1-3 years) was found to be deficient in comparison to RDA irrespective of all food items. Even though various types of food stuffs available in the households and supplied by the Government to improve the health status of the children, still than the crisis of Malnutrition is not under control due to improper utilization of the resources.