ICN’s Applied Research Division (ARD) conducts research and develops resources to assist child nutrition professionals in the successful operation of their programs.Current ARD Research Projects:
Environmental Scan of Student Engagement Practices in Support of Child Nutrition Programs
The results of this project will be used to identify best practice strategies for successfully engaging students in school [Read More]
In response to a growing demand for culinary trainings and resources in school nutrition programs, ICN and USDA have collaborated on the the School Nutrition Culinary Institute (SNCI) initiative. The SNCI aims to develop and disseminate culinary trainings and resources to support SN directors, managers/supervisors, [Read More]
In iBites Episode 09, Dr. Lewanda Morse sits down with chef Patrick Garmong, Associate Director Culinary Education and Training, at ICN.
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The USDA’s Team Nutrition initiative is pleased to announce the release of Breastfed Babies Welcome Here! resource. Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) operators can use these materials to communicate ways the child care site supports a mother’s decision to breastfeed her baby. Materials include:
In iBites Episode 08, Dr. Lewanda Morse sits down with ICN’s Education and Training Specialist, Pat Richardson about a new ICN resource.
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(Top to Bottom): Rodney Taylor, Timikel Sharpe, Mary Kate Harrison, Robert Lewis, Gaye Lynn MacDonald, Julie Bauscher, Mary Hill
ICN was honored to welcome this group of leaders in child nutrition who shared their expertise [Read More]
Learn all about the new ICN website and social media channels as host, Dr. Lewanda Morse, talks with ICN’s Web Developer Peter Cleary.
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The Institute of Child Nutrition welcomed USDA Food and Nutrition Services from the Southeast, Southwest, and Mountain Plains regional offices for FNS Tri-Regional Fiscal Action State Agency Training on September 27-28, 2018.
Welcome to iBites! The ICN podcast.
Learn all about the new eLearning Portal as host, Dr. Lewanda Morse, chats with ICN’s Instructional Design and Training Specialist, Ginger Gregory.
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The Institute of Child Nutrition is very excited to have Kansas pilot the new S.T.A.R. Program Initiative! Thank you to all the states who submitted entries for the pilot drawing. All states will have the opportunity to participate in the program so stay tuned for future information about how to register your state.
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