On December 5, 2025, within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals and career guidance, the Department of Nutrition named after academician T. Sharmanov of the School of Public Health of S. D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University organized the city festival “Colorful Plate of Healthy Eating” with the participation of students from Almaty schools-gymnasiums No. 120, No. 132 and No. 25.
Festival purpose:
To promote Sustainable Development Goals No. 3 “Good Health and Well-Being” and No. 4 “Quality Education” by educating adolescents and encouraging healthy eating, as well as forming proper nutritional habits that contribute to health preservation.
With support from: Herbalife Company and Market Group Kazakhstan LLP.
The festival was conducted by 3rd-year students of the Schools of Public Health and Pharmacy of KazNMU, who actively promoted the ideas of healthy nutrition among young people.
The event was attended by high school students, school administration representatives, and members of the Almaty City Department of Education.
Schoolchildren showed great interest in the activities, gained in-depth knowledge about the principles of proper nutrition, and received valuable guidance from healthcare professionals and university students, including consultations related to medical career pathways.
Within the festival, an interactive quest, fruit-and-vegetable art compositions, and other engaging competitions aimed at motivating children toward healthy eating were held. The winners received valuable gifts from the sponsors.
At the end of the program, fitness trainer and winner of republican and city competitions — Saparbayev Bako — conducted a lively warm-up session and a flash mob with all participants.
