Kids First Chefs Kimberly Sporkmann and Sandy Sepe Join First Lady Michelle Obama on White House Lawn to Bring Focus to Improving School Food!

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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 they mean for school meals?

RINR Cafeteria photos - Students enjoying healthier school food!

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

 

 

Kids First Healthy Recipe Cards

 

Letter from Dorothy- Summer 2010
Top 5 Wellness Trends in RI Schools

Hello Everyone,

The 2009-2010 School Year has been 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 noted this past school year in our own state. Please continue to be active in improving RI student health over the summer months as you find fun ways to get outside, enjoy the warm days and stay fit with your families.

I look forward to hearing more about your efforts in your school districts again next fall. 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.

Kids First Farmer Trading Cards!

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The Kids First Approved Snack List

Guidelines for the Snack List

RINR Approved Whole Grain Products

Guidelines for RINR

Wellness Committees: Resource Page
including the newly released White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity Report to the President

2010 Workshops & Programs for Students, Teachers, Parents, Staff and Community

May 2010 Schedule

June 2010 Schedule

Kids First Sponsoring 2010 Great Outdoors Pursuit

Profiles and Stories of Rhode Island Wellness Advocates

Kids First National Partnerships
School Districts From Across the Country Work Together to Source Better School Food

Media Release: Kids First Partners with School Food FOCUS on Real School Food Showcase - Chicago March 25-27, 2010

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