The Alliance for Potato Research & Education
(APRE)

Dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of the role potatoes play in promoting the health of all people.

APRE supports scientific research in cardiometabolic health; healthy, sustainable dietary patterns; and healthy lifestyles.

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About APRE

APRE supports nutrition research and science education to advance the understanding and acceptance of the role of potatoes in healthy lifestyles.

APRE Research Library

Explore published studies funded by APRE that assess the role of potatoes in cardiometabolic health, heathy dietary patterns and healthy lifestyles.

Potatoes & Public Health

Learn more about the evidence-based benefits of potatoes, their nutrient contributions to healthy dietary patterns, and more.

Potato Science in the Media

From news articles and press releases to expert interviews and thought pieces, see how APRE potato nutrition science is showing up in the media.

Recent Research

February 2025

Potato Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in a Harmonized Analysis of Seven Prospective Cohorts

Luc Djousse, Xia Zhou, Jaewon Lim, Eunjung Kim, Howard D. Sesso, I-Min Lee, Julie E. Buring, Robyn L. McClelland, John Michael Gaziano, Lyn M. Steffen, JoAnn E. Manson

October 2024

Potatoes Compared with Rice in Meals with either Animal or Plant Protein Reduce Postprandial Glycemia and Increase Satiety in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Crossover Study

Amira M Am, G Harvey Anderson, Shirley Vien, Hrvoje Fabek

October 2024

Potato Consumption and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Harmonized Analysis of 7 Prospective Cohorts

Luc Djousse, Xia Zhou, Jaewon Lim, Eunjung Kim, Howard D Sesso, I-Min Lee, Julie E Buring, Robyn L McClelland, John M Gaziano, Lyn M Steffen, JoAnn E Manson

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APRE's research program was created to extend the understanding of the nutritional value of potatoes, while adhering to guidelines that support sound and credible research through industry funding. To receive email announcements on our annual grant and fellowship programs, sign up below.

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