Institute of Child Nutrition

Institute of Child Nutrition The mission of the Institute of Child Nutrition is to provide information and services that promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs.

🌡️ Keep It Accurate!A food thermometer is only helpful if it’s accurate. Learn how to properly calibrate your food therm...
09/03/2026

🌡️ Keep It Accurate!

A food thermometer is only helpful if it’s accurate. Learn how to properly calibrate your food thermometer to ensure foods are cooked and held at safe temperatures.

📘 Check out ICN’s resource: Calibrating Food Thermometershttps://theicn.org/resources/1537/health-and-safety/117716/calibrating-food-thermometers.pdf

🌡️ Quick kitchen check!What temperature should cold foods be kept at or below during meal service?A. 50°FB. 45°FC. 41°FD...
09/02/2026

🌡️ Quick kitchen check!
What temperature should cold foods be kept at or below during meal service?

A. 50°F
B. 45°F
C. 41°F
D. 35°F

👉 What’s your answer? Drop it in the comments!

📣 The September issue of Mealtime Memo is here!This month's issue focuses on using and caring for food thermometers: an ...
09/01/2026

📣 The September issue of Mealtime Memo is here!

This month's issue focuses on using and caring for food thermometers: an essential tool for making sure food is cooked safely and served at the right temperature.

Discover practical tips and helpful information for:
🌡️ Using food thermometers correctly
🧼 Cleaning and caring for your thermometer
🍗 Checking food temperatures for safe cooking
📋 Applying food thermometer tips in your child nutrition program
🔎 Finding helpful food safety resources

A properly used and cared-for food thermometer can help protect children and ensure food is prepared safely.

Download here: https://conta.cc/4zsiXjU

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🌟 September is Food Safety Awareness Month! 🌟All month long, we’re celebrating the food safety practices that help keep ...
09/01/2026

🌟 September is Food Safety Awareness Month! 🌟

All month long, we’re celebrating the food safety practices that help keep food safe and protect the children and communities we serve. Each week, we’ll highlight a different food safety area of focus with practical tips you can use in your foodservice operation.

🌡️ Week 1 Focus: Keep Foods at the Right Temperature

From receiving and storing food to cooking, holding, and serving, proper temperature control is essential to preventing foodborne illness.

Follow along this week as we share tips to help you keep foods at the right temperature!

💬 Let’s kick off the month: What’s your best tip for maintaining safe food temperatures?

A strong team starts with a positive, inclusive workplace. 💡Explore how understanding individual personalities, embracin...
08/31/2026

A strong team starts with a positive, inclusive workplace. 💡

Explore how understanding individual personalities, embracing differences, and finding common ground can transform your team dynamic.

Learn practical strategies to foster inclusion, improve communication, and ensure every team member feels valued—because when your team thrives, your kitchen does too.

👉 Watch now and start building a stronger, more connected team!
➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmNx9icX0hI

📣 The August issue of Mealtime Memo is here!In recognition of National WIC Breastfeeding Week (August 1–7), this month's...
08/31/2026

📣 The August issue of Mealtime Memo is here!

In recognition of National WIC Breastfeeding Week (August 1–7), this month's issue focuses on Supporting Breastfeeding Moms and how child care providers can help create welcoming, breastfeeding-friendly environments for families.

Discover practical tips for:
🤱 Creating a comfortable space for nursing and pumping
🍼 Safely handling and storing breast milk
💙 Supporting breastfeeding families in your program
✅ Understanding how CACFP supports breastfeeding

Small steps can make a big difference in helping babies thrive and families feel supported.

Download here: https://theicn.org/icn-resources-a-z/mealtime-memo/

Make every lunch line smoother, safer, and more student-friendly. 🍽️Our latest School Nutrition training video shares pr...
08/28/2026

Make every lunch line smoother, safer, and more student-friendly. 🍽️

Our latest School Nutrition training video shares practical strategies to help managers and frontline staff boost speed without sacrificing safety or service. From improving traffic flow and using visual cues to leveraging technology for better communication, this video is full of actionable ideas you can use right away.

Create a more efficient operation while enhancing hospitality and the overall student experience because every minute (and every interaction) matters.

👉 Watch now and level up your lunch line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zrdva0sRig

What does it take to build a thriving scratch cooking program that staff, students, and the entire school community beli...
08/27/2026

What does it take to build a thriving scratch cooking program that staff, students, and the entire school community believe in? 🎙️

In Episode 09 of iBites, we sit down with Hannah Carroll, MA, RDN, Food Services for Goleta Union School District, to explore how creating a culture of trust, collaboration, and purpose can transform school meals. From engaging students in menu development and reducing food waste to implementing innovative staffing solutions and expanding Second Chance Breakfast, Hannah shares practical strategies that have made a lasting impact in her district.

Whether you're strengthening an existing program or looking for fresh ideas to inspire your team, you'll walk away with creative solutions and a powerful reminder to always remember your "why."

🎧 Listen now: https://conta.cc/4fUivDm

🛡️🥜Food allergies require careful planning, communication, and training to help keep students safe at mealtime. Our Food...
08/27/2026

🛡️🥜Food allergies require careful planning, communication, and training to help keep students safe at mealtime.

Our Food Allergies in Schools training materials provide school nutrition professionals with practical tools and guidance on:

✔ Preventing cross contact
✔ Understanding the Big 9 allergens
✔ Reading food labels
✔ Supporting safe meal accommodations
✔ Creating safer school nutrition environments

These training materials also meet the annual school food allergy training requirement outlined in the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025.

Download these training materials here: https://conta.cc/3U0HXhJ

Ready to make every procurement dollar count? 💡Join us for the next School Meals Live webinar!Discover practical strateg...
08/26/2026

Ready to make every procurement dollar count? 💡

Join us for the next School Meals Live webinar!

Discover practical strategies to strengthen forecasting, manage costs, and make informed purchasing decisions that support your school nutrition program. Whether you're looking to reduce waste, maximize your budget, or improve procurement planning, you'll walk away with actionable tips you can put to use right away.

Register here: https://conta.cc/3RZRll9

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