Institute of Child Nutrition - Overview

RESEARCH ICN’s Applied Research Division (ARD), located on the campus of The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS, conducts research and develops resources to assist child nutrition professionals in the successful operation of their programs.

The ARD supports the mission of ICN as an industry leader in child nutrition research by addressing the operational issues impacting child nutrition programs nationwide through applied research. The primary research threads for ARD are operational accountability, wellness, equipment/design, human resources, customer service, green/environmental conservation, and best practices.

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