In 2009, The Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association was formed and immediately began to advocate for registered dietitians to be hired into full-time positions while also advocating much needed feeding and recovery changes within the NCAA rules and regulations. CPSDA members provide a strong and unified voice in acquainting key stakeholders on the importance of feeding, recovering and overall-health of student-athletes. CPSDA recognizes that food deregulation and supplement changes will allow institutions to properly nourish student-athletes to help ensure their health and to enhance their athletic and academic performance.