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  • Updated:Mar 27,2013

 


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Scientific Position Papers & Statements
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association publish medical scientific statements on various cardiovascular disease and stroke topics.  AHA/ASA volunteer scientists and healthcare professionals write the statements, and they are supported by scientific studies published in recognized journals and have a rigorous review and approval process.
 
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Advocacy Policy Resources
The AHA advocates for improvements to cardiovascular disease prevention, care and research at the local, state and national levels. Here you can find the AHA’s position on a number of issues.
 
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Professional Membership
Join more than 27,000 Professional Members of the American Heart Association who network and interact through 16 Scientific Councils that comprise our multidisciplinary membership.
 
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Printable Client Handouts
These easy-to-print fact sheets, tip sheets and quizzes are great supporting documents for your consultations and presentations.
 

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Nutrition Center
From cooking at home to dining out, your clients and patients can visit www.heart.org/nutrition for practical ways to incorporate healthy eating into their life.

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Recipes
We've gathered more than 150 recipes to satisfy all tastes. Your clients and patients can link directly to this www.heart.org/healthyrecipes to browse heart-healthy choices they can make at home.  

Additional Programs & Resources

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American Stroke Association
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My Heart. My Life.
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Power to End Stroke
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Go Red For Women
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Go Red Por Tu Corazon
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CPR & First Aid

Industry Nutrition & Advisory Panel (INAP)
A strategic relationship between the AHA Nutrition Committee and food industry leaders. INAP provides a platform for sharing information and planning cooperative programs in the areas of diet and nutrition and cardiovascular disease.

No donations are used to support the Heart-Check program.  Participating restaurants in the Heart-Check Program pay an administrative fee to the American Heart Association which is used to cover program operating expenses. 

 


The Salty Six
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These six popular foods can add high levels of sodium to your diet. See the Salty Six.

The American Heart Association recommends that you aim to eat less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day.
Simple Cooking With Heart
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Our recipes are simple, nutritious and each has a preparation video so you won't miss a step. Get started with Simple Cooking With Heart.



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