Staff Spotlight – Beverly Cross – Institute of Child Nutrition

Beverly Cross

Almost exactly 27 years ago, just as the National Food Service Management Institute was established, Beverly Pittman Cross began her dedicated career at what is now known as the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN). She has contributed to growth, seen and affected [Read More]

Institute of Child Nutrition2017-10-12T14:46:28-05:00October 12th, 2017|

Now Available! The New Interactive Recipe Analysis Workbook (RAW) – Institute of Child Nutrition

Now Available! The New Interactive Recipe Analysis Workbook (RAW)

A Feature of the New Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs Interactive Web-Based Tool

Hot off the press! The Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs (FBG) Interactive Web-Based Tool now includes a new component, the Recipe Analysis Workbook (RAW). The RAW helps program operators determine [Read More]

Institute of Child Nutrition2017-10-11T11:37:10-05:00October 11th, 2017|

Institute of Child Nutrition’s Mission Continues to Grow: New executive director hopes to expand facility’s role in promoting healthy meals in schools – Institute of Child Nutrition

Institute of Child Nutrition’s Mission Continues to Grow

New executive director hopes to expand facility’s role in promoting healthy meals in schools

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Institute of Child Nutrition2017-08-28T09:43:01-05:00August 28th, 2017|

Join America’s Healthiest Schools – Institute of Child Nutrition

Join America’s Healthiest Schools

Did you know that one out of three children and adolescents in the United States is overweight or obese, putting them at risk for serious health problems? A Healthier Generation is something we should all be in alliance for.

Every day, 95% of school-aged kids and teens attend school. Aside from home, it’s [Read More]

Institute of Child Nutrition2017-08-11T11:27:58-05:00August 11th, 2017|

BBQ+A: Answers to Your Most Common Barbeque Questions – Institute of Child Nutrition

BBQ+A: Answers to Your Most Common Barbeque Questions

Everyone loves a good summertime cookout. It’s a great time to have a little fun in the sun with friends and family. But do you know who else loves the hot weather? Bacteria [Read More]

Institute of Child Nutrition2017-07-06T14:10:09-05:00July 6th, 2017|

Food Safety While Camping – Institute of Child Nutrition

Food Safety While Camping

Camping is a great way to spend time with family and friends while taking in the great outdoors. As you set up your tent and pots and pans, don’t neglect your food safety routine just because you’re outdoors. The [Read More]

Institute of Child Nutrition2017-07-05T10:59:14-05:00July 5th, 2017|

Celebrating the Fourth of July: Be Healthy, Be Prepared – Institute of Child Nutrition

Celebrating the Fourth of July: Be Healthy, Be Prepared

While it may not be the typical patriotic image we envision, helping yourself, your family, and your community be more prepared to respond to disasters could be one of the most patriotic things you do this holiday weekend.

In an emergency, the first to respond are typically [Read More]

Institute of Child Nutrition2017-06-29T11:42:08-05:00June 29th, 2017|

Americans Reminded to Avoid Foodborne Bacteria on the 4th of July – Institute of Child Nutrition

Americans Reminded to Avoid Foodborne Bacteria on the 4th of July

By: Bridgette Keefe, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

No matter where you find yourself on the Fourth of July, you will probably see copious amounts of food, [Read More]

Institute of Child Nutrition2017-06-29T11:15:55-05:00June 29th, 2017|

Summer and Vacations – Institute of Child Nutrition

Summer and Vacations

Due to a variety of factors, including warmer temperatures, foodborne illness increases in summer. Stay healthy and safe during warmer months by following these food safety recommendations: