On November 9, 2025, Astana
International University hosted an educational seminar, "21st-Century
Diet: Healthy Habits for Mental and Physical Activity," for students in
the 6B01502 Biology program. The event aimed to foster a conscious approach to
nutrition and promote a healthy lifestyle among young people.
During the seminar, fourth-year
students Lana Akpayeva, Zhansaya Ashirbekova, Aigerim Isakhan, Nazim Serikkali,
Alua Rakhimbekova, Gulim Dauren, Zhanel Bigalieva, Nazgul Nurollaeva, and
Baktybek Medelbek presented popular science materials on modern approaches to
healthy eating. The speakers detailed the impact of a balanced menu, meal plan,
and healthy habits on cognitive performance, resilience, and overall health.
Interactive small-group assignments were organized for first-, second-, and
third-year students. Participants solved situational problems and completed
creative and analytical exercises aimed at reinforcing their knowledge of
proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. These practice-oriented assignments
allowed students to demonstrate critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork
skills.
Following the event, students
noted that the seminar was not only informative but also practically useful: it
broadened their understanding of 21st-century nutritional culture, emphasized
the importance of making informed food choices, and developing sustainable
healthy habits.
Events such as these help improve
biological literacy among young people and foster a healthy culture, which is
an important component of training future biology specialists.