Abstract:
Work has a central role in the lives of big share of mine employees and meals they eat during the workday comprise an
important factor in their nutrition, health, and wellbeing. The objective of this study was to examine the contribution of
agricultural dimension, vegetable markets enhancing nutrition and work efficiency as a strategic necessity in a mining
environment for high productivity during the COVID 19 pandemic. The study employed a Quasi –experiment
quantitative research paradigm and a questionnaire was distributed to the mentioned population. Also of note, are the
socio-demographic, socio- economic and work-related factors to the eating patterns of 150 mine employees from 6
different mines around Filabusi community during the working day and how their eating patterns influence dietary intake
and productivity? The study revealed that, all the variables in the pre-test analysis indicated no significant difference in
each of the listed variables between the two groups then the evidence in the post-test analysis point out that the two
variables with a significant difference between the two group is strongly as a result of the treatment (eating habits,
nutrition and diet) during this COVID-19 pandemic that has led to better emotional strength and improved productivity at
work place.
