To be certified by the American Heart Association, a product must meet all of the following nutritional levels. These levels are based on a single-serving size as specified by the FDA for an individual food. A single serving of a food product must be:

• Low fat (less than or equal to 3 grams)
• Low saturated fat (less than or equal to 1 gram)
• Low cholesterol (less than or equal to 20 milligrams)
• Have a sodium value of less than or equal to 480 milligrams for individual foods.
• Finally, it must contain at least 10 percent of the daily value of one or more of these nutrients: protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, or dietary fiber.
• Special levels for the above criteria are also in place for main dishes and meals.

| American Heart Association |
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