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Division I Proposal - 1999-72
HOUSING AND MEALS -- NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
Status: Adopted Final
Intent: To permit institutions to provide only nonmuscle-building nutritional supplements for the purpose of providing additional calories and electrolytes, provided they do not contain any NCAA banned substances.
Bylaws: Amend 16.5.2, pages 214-215, as follows:
"16.5.2.3 Nutritional Supplements. An institution may provide only nonmuscle-building nutritional supplements to a student-athlete at any time for the purpose of providing additional calories and electrolytes, provided the supplements do not contain any NCAA banned substances. Permissible nonmuscle-building nutritional supplements are identified according to the following classes: carbohydrate/electrolyte drinks, energy bars, carbohydrate boosters and vitamins and minerals."
Source: NCAA Division I Board of Directors [Management Council (Championships/Competition Cabinet) (Pacific-10 Conference)].
Effective Date:August 1, 2000
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Awards, Benefits and Expenses
Rationale: Because of the lack of long-term studies on possible side effects and lack of FDA regulation, it is not advisable for muscle-building supplements to be provided. This proposal would prohibit an institution from doing so, while allowing institutions to provide nonmuscle-building nutritional supplements at any time. Further, although there is continued dispute regarding the safety of muscle-building supplements, the fact remains that such supplements are performance enhancing. Institutions that have the resources to provide such supplements to their student-athletes could obtain a competitive advantage. Identifying permissible expenses provides clearer direction to member institutions. The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports has identified the following classes of permissible supplements: carbohydrate/electrolytic drinks, energy bars, carbohydrate boosters and vitamins and minerals.
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History
| Jan 1, 1999: | Submit (referred proposal to Championships/Competition Cabinet); Submitted for consideration. |
| Oct 19, 1999: | Mgmt Council 1st Review, Approved |
| Nov 15, 1999: | Comment Period; Start of Comment Period |
| Dec 28, 1999: | Comment Period; End of Comment Period |
| Apr 11, 2000: | Mgmt Council 2nd Review, Approved |
| Apr 27, 2000: | Adopted, Pending Possible Board Review, Adopted |
| May 12, 2000: | Adopted, Override Period; Start of Override Period |
| Jun 26, 2000: | Adopted |
| Jun 26, 2000: | Adopted, Override Period; End of Override Period |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 16.5.2 | Permissible. |