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Division I Proposal - 2016-132
AUTONOMY PROPOSAL -- AWARDS, BENEFITS AND EXPENSES -- NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS -- PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS
Status: Adopted Final
Intent: To add protein supplements as a permissible class of nutritional supplements.
Bylaws: Amend 16.5, as follows:
16.5 Housing and Meals. [A]
[16.5.1 unchanged.]
16.5.2 Permissible. [A] Identified housing and meal benefits incidental to a student's participation in intercollegiate athletics that may be financed by the institution are: [R]
[16.5.2-(a) through 16.5.2-(f) unchanged.]
(g) Nutritional Supplements. An institution may provide permissible nutritional supplements to a student-athlete for the purpose of providing additional calories and electrolytes. Permissible nutritional supplements do not contain any NCAA banned substances and are identified according to the following classes: carbohydrate/electrolyte drinks, energy bars, carbohydrate boosters, protein supplements, and vitamins and minerals.
[16.5.2 unchanged.]
Source: Big Ten Conference
Effective Date:Immediate
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Awards, Benefits and Expenses
Rationale: This proposal will allow institutions to appropriately provide and monitor protein supplementation to their student-athletes to effectively address special nutritional needs. As is the case with any supplement, student-athletes should be provided education to support good nutrition and should be advised that supplements are not intended to replace food.
Estimated Budget Impact: Subject to institutional discretion regarding provision of nutritional supplements to student-athletes.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): None.
History
| Oct 13, 2016: | Submitted to National Office | |
| Nov 1, 2016: | In Progress | |
| Nov 29, 2016: | Ready for Vote | |
| Jan 20, 2017: | Adopted Final |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 16.5 | Housing and Meals. |
| I | 16.5.2 | Permissible. |