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Child Nutrition Archives

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School Nutrition STAR Webinar Series

This series will feature school districts that have implemented creative strategies and best practices for common school nutrition topics as well as allied organizations which develop and offer free resources to support school nutrition programs.

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ABOUT THE ICN

The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN), part of the School of Applied Sciences at The University of Mississippi, is the only federally funded national center dedicated to applied research, education and training, and technical assistance for child nutrition programs. The Institute was established by Congress in the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 1989.

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ICN NEWS

  • The Mix Up Podcast

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 14- Erin Primer

November 30th, 2021|

Garrett Berdan and guest Erin Primer, Director of Food and Nutrition Services for San Luis Coastal Unified School District, taste California-grown finger limes and discuss the importance of creating memorable food experiences for children.

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iBites Podcast Episode 22 – Applied Research Division Research Updates

November 22nd, 2021|

Welcome to iBites! The ICN podcast.

This episode of iBites is an update of ICN’s Applied Research Division’s (ARD) recently released research. Host Patrick Butler is joined by ARD’s interim director and research scientists.

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The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 13- Ben Atkinson

November 4th, 2021|

CICN’s Garrett Berdan interviews Ben Atkinson, Assistant Director of Child Nutrition, Auburn School District in Washington state.

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iBites Podcast Episode 21 – ICN Project Updates

October 25th, 2021|

Welcome to iBites! The ICN podcast.

This episode of iBites is an update of ICN’s upcoming and recently released projects. Host Patrick Butler is joined by ICN’s Education and Training Specialists.

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INTERACTIVE TRAINING MAP

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