The Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology Held an Event Entitled “The Traditional Kazakh Dastarkhan: The Health Benefits of National Dishes”

The Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology held an educational event entitled “The Traditional Kazakh Dastarkhan: The Health Benefits of National Dishes” in observance of World Healthy Eating Day on October 16. The event was organized by senior lecturers of the department, Zh. B. Rystigulova and I. S. Zhaksybekova.
The main objective of the event was to enhance students’ knowledge of healthy eating principles, introduce them to the distinctive features of traditional Kazakh cuisine, and explain the role of national food traditions in maintaining and promoting health.

Students from groups VM-MҚқA-03-25 and VM-MҚқB-03-25 of the General Medicine Faculty participated in the event, presenting traditional Kazakh dishes and national food products. They shared information about the origins of the dishes, their preparation methods, nutritional value, and health benefits. The traditional dastarkhan featured national dishes and beverages such as Nauryz kozhe, kuyrdak, asip, baursaks, zhent, kurt, kymyran, and kumys.
During the event, students discussed the importance of traditional food products in the human diet, their nutritional properties, and their consumption in the context of modern nutritional science. Particular attention was paid to combining traditional Kazakh culinary practices with modern principles of a balanced and healthy diet. The event took place in an engaging and creative atmosphere, helping students develop teamwork skills, broaden their professional knowledge, and foster respect for the cultural heritage of the Kazakh people.

Such events are an important part of the educational activities of the Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology. They contribute to promoting a healthy lifestyle, increasing future medical professionals’ interest in disease prevention, and supporting efforts to protect and improve public health.