• It's convenient. The information you need is visible on food products at the moment you're making your purchasing decision.  
• It saves time. You can find the products you want more quickly. That means you have more time for more important things, like your family.  
• It's trustworthy. You can count on the information because it comes from America's most reliable source of heart-health information, the American Heart Association.  
• It identifies heart-healthy foods. You know that any product you choose that bears our Food Certification heart-check mark has passed its nutritional guidelines.  
• It's widespread. You can find our certified products throughout the store and throughout the nation. Many manufacturers participate, and the list of approved products keeps growing.  
• It's socially responsible. No products owned by tobacco companies are admitted into the program.  
• It's a winner! More and more shoppers are looking for the heart-check mark when they make food purchases.

It's for You!

• If you want to shop smart, look for the heart-check mark. It's your sign of heart-healthy foods.  
• If you have a special medical condition, contact your physician or registered dietitian before changing your diet.  
• If you'd like printed materials about heart-healthy eating (such as a copy of the American Heart Association Diet) or other heart-and-stroke-related topics, you can also call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721).