What steps have been taken by the District to provide healthy food to our campuses rather than fatty foods?
RISD’s Department of Child Nutrition works closely with the State Department of Agriculture to provide nutritional meal choices and snacks, including fresh fruits, vegetables and less fatty main dishes. In addition, the state has mandated that sodas (carbonated sugared drinks) and foods of minimal nutritional value not be allowed in elementary schools, and only available away from the cafeteria in secondary schools. Parents have the option of blocking their children’s choice of sugary snacks, etc. through the District’s payment program. It can be viewed at www.risd.org/Parents/caf_menus.htm.
