Complex economic effects of balanced nutrition for athlete-schoolchildren in ethno-intellectual sports

Economic Annals-XXI: Volume 201, Issue (1-2), Pages: 84-99

Citation information:
Akhmetova, B., Sadykov, S., Adilova, V., Zhanbekov, Kh., & Akhmadiyeva, Zh. (2023). Complex economic effects of balanced nutrition for athlete-schoolchildren in ethno-intellectual sports. Economic Annals-XXI, 201(1-2), 84-99. doi: https://doi.org/10.21003/ea.V201-08

Botagoz Akhmetova
PhD (Biology),
Associate Professor,
Leading Scientist,
Altynsarin National Academy of Education
4 Orynbor Str., Altyn Orda Business Center, 14^th-16^th floor, Astana, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan
akhmetovabotagoz@mail.ru
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1350-1248

Sagdat Sadykov
MA (Physical Culture),
National Scientific and Practical Center of Physical Culture
86 Pushkin Str., Petropavlovsk, 150000, Republic of Kazakhstan
eralieva-k@mail.ru
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1630-096X

Valentina Adilova
PhD (Pedagogy),
Associate Professor,
Leading Scientist,
Altynsarin National Academy of Education
4 Orynbor Str., Altyn Orda Business Center, 14^th-16^th floor, Astana, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan
adilova.v@list.ru
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8913-4739

Khairulla Zhanbekov
PhD (Earth Sciences),
Abai University
13 Dostyk Str., Almaty, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan
hairulla418@mail.ru
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3535-2455

Zhanna Akhmadiyeva
PhD (Pedagogy),
Assistant Professor,
Astana International University
8 Kabanbai Batyr Ave., Astana, 020000, Republic of Kazakhstan
akhmadiyevazh@mail.ru
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6147-6756

Complex economic effects of balanced nutrition for athlete-schoolchildren in ethno-intellectual sports

Abstract. The present research conducts an intricate economic analysis on targeted nutritional interventions for a specific demographic: 60 athlete-schoolchildren between the ages of 11 and 13 in Central Asia. These children are actively engaged in the ethno-intellectual sport of Togyz Kumalak which from an ethnohistorical perspective is a part of the socio-cultural heritage of the nomadic societies of Central Asia. Spanning a timeframe of 12 months, this multi-faceted study was articulated in a three-stage design framework. The initial stage involved a baseline assessment of the children’s nutritional statuses, utilizing anthropometric measurements and dietary recall surveys as empirical tools. Medical experts and biologists collaborated to identify the economic implications of nutrient imbalances that could lead to metabolic disorders and subsequent healthcare costs.

The second stage encompassed the formulation and execution of nutritional interventions that were economically vetted for sustainability and impact. These interventions were derived from the baseline data and involved dietary supplementation, counseling, and a well-balanced nutritional regimen designed in consultation with coaches, trainers, and parents. During this stage, economic considerations were central to the discourse as experts across disciplines expounded on the optimal ratio of vital macro- and micronutrients, adequate caloric content, and even distribution of nutrients throughout the day. Such a comprehensive approach to diet structuring amplifies the economic viability by elucidating how a balanced nutritional intake can enhance athletic and intellectual performance, impact competition outcomes positively, and improve post-training recovery – thereby potentially mitigating of long-term healthcare expenditures.

The study culminated in a rigorous post-intervention assessment that employed both cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) and cost-benefit analysis (CBA) methodologies. The results revealed not only a statistically significant improvement in the nutritional statuses of the children but also confirmed the cost-effectiveness and scalability of the interventions implemented. The economic aspects were augmented by metrics that interlinked the immediate benefits of the interventions with broader economic considerations, such as the potential reduction in healthcare-related costs over time.

Research contributes profoundly to public health dialogues, offering insights into the optimization of resources to heighten the general well-being and performance, particularly in the specialized arena of ethno-intellectual sports like Togyz Kumalak. It successfully straddles the crossroads of health economics, cultural sports, and public health, emphasizing the potential for integrative approaches in the amelioration and proliferation of community-centered health programs. This multifaceted economic analysis thus serves as a robust model for scalable and economically viable public health strategies that satisfy both individual health and community development needs.

Keywords: Nutrition; Balanced Nutrition; Athletes-Schoolchildren; Healthcare-Related Costs; Cost-Effectiveness; Ethno-Intellectual Sports; Healthy Saving Techniques; Nutrition Model

JEL Classіfіcatіon: O3; O5; I23

Acknowledgements and Funding: This article was prepared within the Programme Trust Fund Study: OR 11465474 «Scientific foundations of modernization of the education system and science» (2021-2023, Altynsarin National Academy of Education).

Contribution: The authors contributed equally to this work.

Data Availability Statement: The dataset is available from the authors upon request.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21003/ea.V201-08

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Received 10.07.2022
Received in revised form 22.08.2022
Accepted 26.08.2022
Available online 28.02.2023