Abstract
The nutrition of construction workers appears to be understudied despite anecdotal evidence that
suggests that it is closely linked to health and safety (H&S) performance and productivity of the
workers on construction sites. The objective of this paper is to identify possible worksite interventions
to improve the nutrition of construction workers. A review of literature based on both South African
and international context was conducted from journal, conference proceedings, books, magazines,
theses and dissertations. Findings revealed that supplementary feeding programmes, nutrition
education and environmental and/organizational changes could beget better nutritional behaviour
among construction workers, whose food choices comprise mainly of fast-foods and fizzy drinks.
The study emphasizes the need for nutrition of construction workers to be given adequate
consideration on worksites.