Institute of Child Nutrition

The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) is a non-profit organization based in University, Mississippi. As a part of The University of Mississippi's School of Applied Sciences, ICN boasts a team of 72 employees. ICN focuses on providing research, education, training, and technical assistance for child nutrition programs across the United States. Their efforts center around improving the quality and effectiveness of these programs. The Institute of Child Nutrition is uniquely positioned as the only federally funded national center dedicated solely to improving child nutrition. Established by Congress in 1989, ICN receives funding from the United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service. For further information about ICN's mission, services, and resources, please visit their website at theicn.org.