The debate about the front-of-pack nutrition icon continues, but some newly presented research may support the ability of at least one icon to encourage healthier food choices.  At the Institute of Food Technologists annual meeting held last week in Las Vegas, Dennis Milne of the American Heart Association showed that food products displaying the AHA’s Heart Check mark increased sales. The rise in sales ranged from 1.5 percent to 6.7 percent, with the amount of sales increase depending on the nutritional interests of the customer.  The increase was highest for customers who are interested in nutrition but struggle with making healthy food choices.  Surprisingly, the sales increase for Heart Check products was lowest for consumers who are eating a heart healthy diet. Fat-free and 1/2 percent milkfat milk and other fat-free dairy products can qualify for the AHA’s Heart Check symbol.   You can learn more about the Heart Check Symbol on AHA’s website.