Koolhydraatschriften

Koolhydraatschriften is a Dutch phrase that can be translated as “carbohydrate regulations” or “texts about carbohydrates.” It refers to official or semi-official documents that govern how carbohydrates are discussed, prescribed, or regulated in a given setting. The term is not routinely used in international nutrition literature, but it appears in Dutch-language discussions of diet policy and clinical care.

Forms of koolhydraatschriften include regulatory guidelines issued by health authorities, professional bodies’ dietary recommendations, and requirements for laboratory or food labeling that specify carbohydrate content or limits on certain carbohydrate types. They can address both population-level guidance and specific dietary rules.

In clinical nutrition, the term may describe dietary prescriptions for individuals with metabolic conditions, such as diabetes, where carbohydrate intake is planned or counted as part of treatment. Such prescriptions aim to manage blood glucose, energy balance, and overall nutritional adequacy.

In public health and policy contexts, koolhydraatschriften can cover broader efforts to influence population intake, including sugar reduction campaigns or standards for foods marketed to particular groups. They may also appear as part of food labeling regulations that require disclosure of carbohydrate quantities per serving.

Today, the term is relatively uncommon outside of certain Dutch-language contexts. More widely used terms include voedingsadviezen (nutritional guidelines), dieetvoorschriften (dietary prescriptions), and voedingsinformatie (nutritional information).