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]
ICN Archives travels to Anchorage, AK for the AKSNA Conference – Institute of Child Nutrition
The Institute of Child Nutrition Archives recently visited Anchorage, Alaska collecting oral histories at the AKSNA (Alaskan School Nutrition Association) Conference. The AKSNA represents the hundreds of dedicated school nutrition professionals across the vast and wonderful state of Alaska. They are [Read More]
Institute of Child Nutrition Facility Receives New Lettering – Institute of Child Nutrition
After 25 years, the National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI) at Ole Miss has changed its name to the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN). The change has provided ICN with a brand and image that better represents its mission and [Read More]
Institute of Child Nutrition Staff Members Visit the White House – Institute of Child Nutrition
Chef’s Move Leadership Team Meets in D.C. Two of ICN's staff, Acting Executive Director Aleshia Hall-Campbell (front, second from right) and Education and Training Specialist, Lois Coleman (top left) with USDA staff and members of the Chefs Move to [Read More]
ICN Hosts National Advisory Council Meeting – Institute of Child Nutrition
ICN National Advisory Council members. September 2015. ICN photo by Vicki Howe Acting Chancellor Morris Stocks welcomes the NAC The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) held its annual National Advisory Council Meeting September [Read More]
ICN and USDA Partner for Team Up For School Nutrition Success – Institute of Child Nutrition
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack (center) with attendees of the recent Team Up For School Nutrition Success in Washington, D.C. In partnership with USDA, ICN has conducted Team Up for School Nutrition Success workshops for six of the [Read More]
Exciting Growth and Change… – Institute of Child Nutrition
Beginning July 1, 2015, we began using our new name, Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN). For over 25 years, the Institute has been serving child nutrition professionals nationwide and providing them with high quality resources, training, and research. Along with [Read More]