Institute of Child Nutrition

The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN), formerly known as the National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI), is a Mississippi-based, federally funded national center dedicated to child nutrition. Established in 1989, the Institute conducts applied research, develops training materials, provides training, and serves as a clearinghouse of information for professionals within federally assisted child nutrition programs. It is located within the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi. The Institute, authorized by Congress under Section 21 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (79 Pub.L. 396, 60 Stat.