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]
For Good Nutrition – Eat Foods in Season! – Institute of Child Nutrition
Good nutrition is the cornerstone of good health. A balanced diet filled with a variety of nutritious foods helps to reduce the risk of heart disease, hypertension, and obesity. In addition, when young children develop healthy eating habits, filled with [Read More]
Child Nutrition Archive Interactive Kiosk on Display at Truman Library – Institute of Child Nutrition
Thom Hunter Pratt, ICN Computer Technician with the ICN interactive multi-touch display at the Truman Library. In June of 1946, President Harry Truman signed the National School Lunch Act. As part of the 70th anniversary of the [Read More]