UQ to help Broncos eat their way to the top
The Brisbane Broncos are known to have big appetites, but they'll be paying special attention to what they eat after announcing a scholarship for their own nutritional advisor. The three-and-a-half-year scholarship worth $112,000 will fund a doctoral student from The University of Queensland's School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences to research and improve the team's diet. Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics Dr Michael Leveritt, who previously worked for the Australian Institute of Sport and Queensland Academy of Sport, said nutrition was vital for athlete development. "Implementing and evaluating nutrition interventions are keys to the discovery of improved practices that can enhance on-field performances," Dr Leveritt said. "The Brisbane Broncos are leaders when it comes to the science of rugby league and this investment will help keep them at the forefront." PhD candidate Mr Dean Paningbatan was the first student awarded the scholarship. The latest collaboration enhances the partnership between the most successful Australian rugby league club of the past 30 years and one of Australia's top-ranked universities. UQ Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences students have been working side-by-side with Broncos coaching and high-performance staff as they prepare for the 2016 season.
