The purpose of this study is to add an equity component to a study evaluating the effectiveness of an interactive, eLearning beverage policy training (iBevSmart) paired with eCoaching (technical assistance consultation and resources) for ECE centers in Georgia. This additional equity component of the study will: 1) develop and test equity-centered TA resources (storybook, song, YouTube video) for teachers that will be used during the above-mentioned eCoaching, and 2) explore teacher perceptions about the use of equity-centered TA resources to promote healthy beverages via survey and focus groups.
Start Date: May 2023
Organization: University of Georgia
Project Lead: Ginnefer Cox, PhD, RD
Focus Areas: Beverages, Early Childhood
Keywords: Child Care/Preschool, Equity and disparities, Water
Resource Type: Commissioned Research Project Summary
State: Georgia
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