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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.

October 2025

Nutrition Today publishes expert commentary on high-quality carbohydrates and physical performance

January 8, 2018 Peer-Reviewed PublicationFleishman-Hillard, Inc. Denver, CO. – A report about high-quality carbohydrates and physical performance was rec…
October 2025

Are all sources of carbohydrates created equal?

February 13, 2020 Daily potato intake leads to better diet quality compared to refined grainsPeer-Reviewed PublicationFoodMinds LLC UNIVERSITY PARK, PA -Potato…
October 2025

Potato nutrients can help reduce sodium retention, may help reduce risk of hypertension

June 21, 2021 New study finds that individuals with higher cardiometabolic risk may benefit from adding more dietary potassium, via potatoes, to a typical Amer…
October 2025

The glycemic index may be counterproductive to helping Americans adopt healthier diets

May 10, 2022 Newly published perspective examines the shortcomings of the glycemic index as a measure of carbohydrate food quality Peer-Reviewed PublicationThe…
October 2025

Which promote greater metabolic health, almonds or potatoes? Rigorous, randomized trial weighs in

March 7, 2022 No short-term, statistically significant difference between calorie-matched fries and almonds on key health metrics Peer-Reviewed PublicationThe…
October 2025

New study illustrates that potato protein ingestion strongly increases muscle protein synthesis rates at rest and during recovery from exercise

June 6, 2022 The latest findings challenge outdated assumptions about the anabolic effects of plant-derived proteins Peer-Reviewed PublicationThe Alliance for…
January 2025

Is it time to rethink the glycemic index?

May 18, 2022 The glycemic index gives some healthy carbohydrates a poor score, while elevating other, less-nutritious foods. Understanding the complexity of fo…
November 2023

Want school kids to eat more vegetables? Don’t forget about the power of potatoes on the plate

November 28, 2023 Study shows serving kid-friendly forms of potatoes with other vegetables in a cafeteria setting increases overall vegetable intake. A new stu…
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