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

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The Alliance for Potato Research & Education supports scientific research in cardiometabolic health, healthy dietary patterns, and healthy lifestyles.

Our Focus Areas

Potato Nutrition

Cardiometabolic Health

Healthy Dietary
Patterns

Healthy Lifestyles

Recent Research

September 2019

Chilled Potatoes Decrease Postprandial Glucose, Insulin, and Glucose-dependent Insulinotropic Peptide Compared to Boiled Potatoes in Females with Elevated Fasting Glucose and Insulin

Mindy A Patterson, PhD, RD, Joy Nolte Fong, PhDc, MPH, RD, LD, CCRP, Madhura Maiya, Stephanie Kung, Araz Sarkissian, RDN, LD, Nezar Nashef, Wanyi Wang, PhD

July 2019

Effects of White Potatoes Consumed With Eggs on Satiety, Food Intake, and Glycemic Response in Children and Adolescents

Jennifer J. Lee, RN, BScN, MN, PhD, Neil R. Brett, PhD, Jennifer T. Chang, RD, Julia O. Totosy de Zepetnek, PhD, Nick Bellissimo, PhD

March 2019

Potato Product Form Impacts In Vitro Starch Digestibility and Glucose Transport but Only Modestly Impacts 24h Blood Glucose Response in Humans

Min Li, PhD, Judy George, PhD, Stephanie Hunter, PhD, Bruce R. Hamaker, PhD, MS, Rick D. Mattes, PhD, MPH, Mario G. Ferruzzi, PhD

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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.