Wielocukru

Wielocukru is a term used in Polish-language nutrition discourse to describe foods or diets that contain high levels of added sugars. In this usage, the word can refer to individual products with excessive sugar content as well as to broader dietary patterns characterized by frequent consumption of sweetened foods.

Linguistically, wielocukru is a compound formed from the words for “much” or “large” and “sugar” (cukru). It is not a formal scientific category, but a descriptive term that appears in media, public-health reports, and advocacy materials to convey concern about sugar consumption.

In nutrition and public health, discussions of wielocukru focus on potential links to obesity, type 2 diabetes, dental caries, and metabolic syndrome, particularly when added sugars displace fiber-rich foods. Researchers and policymakers examine whether reducing high-sugar products improves health outcomes.

Policy responses sometimes include labeling requirements, limits on marketing to children, and reformulation incentives aimed at lowering the added sugar content of foods and beverages.

See also: added sugars, dietary guidelines, nutrition labeling.