Diet & Nutrition
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Face the Fats
Many Americans are confused about fats.  Take our crash ‘Fats 101’ course on fats and test your fats IQ on our interactive quiz.  Use the ‘My Fats Translator’ calculator to get calorie and fats recommendations just for you.  Learn how you can live fat-sensibly when eating out or cooking at home and boost your recipe collection with some heart-healthy favorites.  Be sure to Meet the Fats – the Bad Fats Brothers, Sat and Trans, and the Better Fats Sisters, Mon and Poly. more

American Heart Association No-Fad Diet
Are you fed up with fads and want a diet that can provide a lifetime of effective weight control? If so, the No-Fad Diet is the book for you! Lose weight and feel great without taking chances with your health! Learn how to Think Smart, Eat Well, and Move More to stay on track for a lifetime of successful—and safe—personalized weight control. more
Delicious Decisions
Delicious Decisions will show you just how much "delicious" and "nutritious" can have in common. Use our Recipe Quick Find to locate dozens of heart-healthy recipes you can make today. more
imageNutrition Facts
Better food habits can help you be healthier. The American Heart Association recommends that you eat a wide variety of foods daily from all of the basic food groups. more
Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations
Here you'll find the latest advice from medical and nutrition experts on the best ways to pattern your diet and lifestyle for long-term benefits for your heart and your health. more		image
imageHeart-Healthy Grocery Shopping Made Simple
Today is a great day to take a step toward healthier eating. Look for foods bearing the American Heart Association's heart-check mark in the grocery store to quickly and easily spot heart-healthy foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol. more
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Links on This Site
Industry Nutrition Advisory Panel (INAP)

Know Your Fats

Make Healthy Food Choices

Tips for Eating Out


Downloadable Documents
Face the Fats Pocket Guide

AHA Diet and Nutrition Program Overview

American Heart Association cookbooks are filled with heart-healthy recipes and tips. You can learn more about them in the cookbook section, including our newly released "Low-Salt Cookbook."
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My Fats Translator - A cool calculator that translates our fat recommendations into daily limits just for you.
 
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