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This study aimed to assess associations between diet quality, intake of selected nutrients, and body fat content among women attending an infertility clinic with body mass index (BMI) within the normal range. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 45 women with infertility and normal BMI (18.5\u201324.99 kg\/m2). Dietary intake was assessed using 3-day food diaries and a food frequency questionnaire. Diet quality was evaluated using the pro-healthy diet index, non-healthy diet index, and diet quality index. Body composition was measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Participants were divided according to median body fat percentage, &lt;24.9% vs. \u226524.9%. Results: Participants\u2019 body fat percentage ranged from 12.2% to 34.3%, and in the case of 6 women, the body fat percentage (&gt;30%) indicated normal weight obesity. No differences were observed in pHDI, nHDI, or DQI scores between groups after correction for multiple comparisons. Inadequate iron intake was reported in all women. Conclusions: Among women with infertility and normal BMI, body fat percentage varied widely. 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