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What's New in Rhode Island School Meals? RINR!

RINR (Rhode Island Nutrition Requirements) are mandates for school food that surpass the current federal nutrition criteria. In combination with RI school vending, a la carte and beverage requirements, Little Rhody regulations regarding school food are some of the healthiest in the nation!

Visit a school cafeteria to see and taste the changes for yourself.

RINR - EZ Sheet - Learn the Basics: What do the requirements mean for school meals?

RINR Cafeteria Photos - What do school meals in RI look like?

RINR in the News: Pro Jo Sept. 2009: "Smarter Food In Schools"

Kids First Healthy Recipe Cards

Letter from Dorothy
Top 5 Wellness Trends in RI Schools

Hello Everyone,

The 2009-2010 School Year was a fantastic year for nutrition and wellness related improvements in RI schools! Thank you to everyone for their hard work and persistence. We believe that Rhode Island is leading the nation in school nutrition improvements and that is a very good thing for the improved health of our Rhode Island children and school staff members.

I’d like to give a summary of the TOP FIVE health and wellness trends. Please continue to be active in improving RI student health as you find fun ways to get outside, enjoy beautiful fall days and stay fit with your families.

I look forward to hearing more about your efforts this year in your school districts. Here's the TOP FIVE trends:

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Celebrate The Harvest with Farm To School
Learn more about the Rhode Island Farm to School Project and find out how to get more locally grown foods into your school cafeteria.

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