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Abstract
Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) have been shown to contribute to childhood obesity as well as other morbidities. However, many school-aged interventions to reduce SSB consumption and body weight are inconclusive, leading to a need for interventions before school entry. This pilot study aimed to determine (1) changes in knowledge among ECE providers after completing a beverage policy e-learning program and (2) changes in intentions to implement beverage policies among ECE providers in Georgia after completing an e-learning program about beverage guidelines for children 0-5 years old. After completing the training program, there was an increase in knowledge among providers while intentions to implement beverage best practices largely remained the same. Future large-scale studies are needed to assess if ECE providers will change the beverages they offer to their children.