Co-author of the study Victor Fulgoni said: “The potato is a nutrient-dense vegetable that provides important, critically under-consumed nutrients to adolescent diets.
“Given their popularity—more than half (56%) of those surveyed reported eating some form of potatoes—there are opportunities to lean into these findings to make it easier for young people to find, cook and enjoy potatoes as part of a healthy dietary pattern.”
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In order to reach their conclusion, the researchers analysed the data of 16,633 nine to 18 year olds who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study between the years 2001 and 2018.
From this they were able to draw their conclusions about the health benefits of potatoes and their impact on the bodies of America’s youth.
Source: Daily Express
