Originally published September 27 2005
Rhode Island school district debuts new whole-grain white bread
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
White bread was removed from Stonington, RI school menus when the district decided to only provide healthy foods to their students, but The Westerly Sun reports that the advent of whole grain white bread has put the item back on the menu to the delight of students turned off by whole grain (brown) bread's grainy texture.
This year students in the school system will find white bread back on the menu in school cafeterias after a new 100-percent whole grain white bread was introduced to mainstream America.
"Every year I try to add more to our (food) program," said Tim Paquette, director of food services for Stonington Schools.
Over the years, Stonington Schools have offered healthier snacks, beverages and food choices to students, including more juices, water and sports drinks in the vending machines as well as healthier snacks like baked chips instead of fried.
Last month Governor M. Jodi Rell requested that the state Department of Education send Connecticut school superintendents a set of detailed, guidelines to assist in developing nutrition and physical activities policies for students.
"This is about promoting comprehensive school nutrition policies," Rell said in a prepared statement.
"By distributing these guidelines, it is our hope that schools will develop policies that promote healthy eating and physical activity for all our children."
Mike McKee, superintendent of Stonington Schools, said that the schools' food programs have one of the highest participation levels by students in the state.
"This is the second time we've received that (recognition) in three years," McKee said.
He added that although Stonington has a great food and physical activity program, there is always room to improve.
McKee said that a committee will be formed this year to work on specific policies related to students being physically active and eating healthy.
Paquette said some of those policies will be directed at parents who should monitor what their child does when they return home from school.
Paquette also said that more education about the importance of nutrition and physical activity will be provided to students, who will hopefully take that knowledge with them and put it to use at home.
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