UNLV potato research (IMAGE) University of Nevada, Las Vegas Caption The health benefits of potatoes are misunderstood, according to research by professor Neda Akhavan in UNLV's Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences. Credit Becca Schwartz/UNLV Usage Restrictions Please credit the institution and/or photographer License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.