Food System Strategy
The American Heart Association works tirelessly to conduct and fund research and drive implementation of the science to cultivate a food system that prioritizes health.
At the American Heart Association, we take systems change seriously. One in ten US households struggle to consistently have enough to eat. Many more have to choose less healthy options because they struggle to afford nutritious foods or simply don’t have access in their neighborhoods. Here are some of the ways AHA is working for a healthier food system, one of many strategies we employ to ensure nutrition security for all people and communities.
Food Systems Forum
The Food Systems Forum is a convening of nutrition and food science leaders across sectors to cultivate understanding of food system challenges, foster innovative solutions, and catalyze action to improve public health.
Stepping Stones for Food System Transformation
Stepping Stones for Food System Transformation is a collaborative, multi-sector approach to exploring, prioritizing and advancing action to break down food system barriers to health.
Heart-Check Food Certification Program
The Heart-Check mark makes it easy to spot heart-healthy foods and beverages in the grocery store.
You can help us improve access to healthy nutrition for all.
The American Heart Association believes in the right to healthy food for all people to live their best lives. Nutrition security is our priority—for people to have equitable and stable availability, access, affordability, and utilization of foods and beverages that promote well-being and prevent and treat disease.
Science Advisory on Food System Innovation
This science advisory describes innovations needed to create a healthier, sustainable food system and examines evidence for the associations between innovative approaches and health improvements.
Foodscape Innovation™ Summit
We convene Foodscape Innovation Summit with food system thought leaders in business, government, academia, and public health. Together, we seek common ground and explore ways to leverage resources towards win-win opportunities for people and planet.