National Make Lunch Count Day – Institute of Child Nutrition
Happy National Make Lunch Count Day! Lunch is an important meal because it not only nourishes the body but the brain as well. Eating lunch reduces stress by providing a break from the activities of the day and gives energy for the [Read More]
Education and Training Specialist with the Institute of Child Nutrition – Institute of Child Nutrition
The University of Mississippi’s Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) seeks an Education and Training Specialist I. This is a professional position in which the incumbent develops, implements, and evaluates ICN educational curricula and training program materials for face-to-face and [Read More]
Got Time? Online Courses for Professional Development – Institute of Child Nutrition
Training and professional development are essential resources for success in a child care setting. Not only does it help everyone to succeed in their day-to-day roles and responsibilities, but training and professional development also increases confidence among staff. However, finding [Read More]
Outdoor Playtime is the Best Time – Winter Play – Institute of Child Nutrition
Young children do best when they have many opportunities to participate in physical activities throughout the day. A variety of play and movement activities will help children develop gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and social skills. Children also gain health [Read More]
Photo Gallery: ICN National Advisory Council Meeting, Oct. 4, 2016 – Institute of Child Nutrition
The Institute of Child Nutrition National Advisory Council meeting commenced Tuesday morning with a welcome from University of Mississippi Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter and School of Applied Sciences Dean Velmer Burton. [Read More]
ICN Staff Attend Chefs Move to Schools Meeting at The White House – Institute of Child Nutrition
Three ICN staff, Acting Executive Director Aleshia Hall-Campbell (front, fifth from left), Education and Training Specialist Lois Coleman (front, third from left), and Web Developer Peter Cleary (front, second from left) with members of the Chefs Move to Schools [Read More]
Is It Safe to Eat: Food Temperatures for Child Care – Institute of Child Nutrition
Controlling temperatures is one of the most important ways to control the growth of bacteria in food. It also helps to reduce the risk of children and staff becoming sick with a foodborne illness. Therefore, it is vital to have [Read More]
Got Time? Online Courses for Professional Development – Institute of Child Nutrition
Training and professional development are essential resources for success in a child care setting. Not only does it help everyone to succeed in their day-to-day roles and responsibilities, but training and professional development also increases confidence among staff. However, finding [Read More]