In 1988, The Food Certification Program Begins

A consumer health program launches, prompting the federal government to create, with American Heart Association input, the Nutrition Label, providing nutrition information for consumers. Later the AHA launched a retooled Food Certification Program that’s still in use.

Be Well: Increasing evidence shows that biological and chemical factors that trigger mental health issues may also influence heart disease. Learn more about the connection and what you can do  to improve your mental - and heart - health.

Mental health and heart health

Eat Better: Our bodies need protein to be healthy and strong, but a serving is probably smaller than you think. Here's what a  healthy serving of some common protein foods looks like.

Get your protein

Move More: A proper warm-up (and cool-down) can help you improve flexibility and avoid injury. You'll feel better after every workout and be more likely to stick with it. Take 5 minutes right now to learn how to warm up (and cool down).

Warm up to warming up

Be Well: Working is filled with many frustrations. But the good news is that there are ways to prioritize your mental and physical well-being during the workday. Check out these 5 tips that you can start today!

Work on your well-being at work

Eat Better: There's usually no single cause for being overweight or obese, and there's no single solution, either. But there are some simple steps you can take that will gradually shed pounds in a healthy way. Here are some guidelines to get you into the kitchen and cooking healthy!

Cook for weight loss

Move More: Hitting a fitness plateau can be frustrating, but it's a positive sign that you are making progress in your program. Now it's time to get F.I.T.T. and take it to the next level.

Overcome your fitness plateau

Be Well: Nearly half of Americans unknowingly have high blood pressure, which can be deadly if unmanaged. It's vital to understand your blood pressure levels and what's considered normal. Learn why this knowledge is crucial for your health.

Understand high blood pressure

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