Rice is a nutritional part of a balanced diet and a good complement to many meals.  Rice is a good source of fiber, protein and B vitamins.  For more nutritional information on rice please visit:

The Food and Nutrition Information Center

 (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/Fpyr/pyramid.html

Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating (Health Canada)
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/onpp-bppn/food_guide_rainbow_e.html