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

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APRE is currently seeking nutrition research proposals that help to advance scientific knowledge on the role of potatoes in various health outcomes.

A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) can be found here. The deadline for submitting a letter of intent is February 21, 2020.

APRE strictly adheres to its Integrity Guidelines on Funding Nutrition Research, which align with the Guiding Principles on Industry Funding of Research developed by the International Life Sciences Institute North America. Please review these guidelines before considering a response to the RFP.

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Our Focus Areas

Potato Nutrition

Cardiometabolic Health

Healthy Dietary
Patterns

Healthy Lifestyles

Recent Research

January 2020

Daily intake of non-fried potato does not affect markers of glycemia and is associated with better diet quality compared to refined grains: A randomized, crossover study in healthy adults

E.A. Johnston, K.S. Petersen and P.M. Kris-Etherton

December 2019

Intake of Boiled Potato in Relation to Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in a Large Norwegian Cohort: The HUNT Study

Trine Moholdt, Brooke L. Devlin, and Tom Ivar Lund Nilsen

December 2019

High-Quality Carbohydrates: A Concept in Search of a Definition

Mitchell M. Kanter, PhD
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Looking to contribute to potato science?
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.
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