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Division I Proposal - 2018-119
AUTONOMY PROPOSAL -- AWARDS, BENEFITS AND EXPENSES -- NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS -- OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS
Status: Adopted Final
Intent: To specify that omega-3 fatty acids is a class of permissible nutritional supplements that may be provided to student-athletes.
Bylaws: Amend 16.5, as follows:
16.5 Housing and Meals.
[16.5.1 unchanged.]
16.5.2 Permissible. An institution may provide housing and meal benefits incidental to a student's participation in intercollegiate athletics as identified in this bylaw. [R]
[16.5.2.1 through 16.5.2.6 unchanged.]
16.5.2.7 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, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins and minerals. [R]
Source: Big 12 Conference
Effective Date:Immediate
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Awards, Benefits and Expenses
Rationale: Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for neurological development, resilience and performance for student-athletes. They are required for normal growth and nutrition and must be consumed since they cannot be synthesized naturally by the body. While a food-first approach should always be encouraged, dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids is inadequate across all age groups. This is predominantly true among student-athletes with unique dietary intakes and preferences. With the addition of omega-3 fatty acids, alongside current permissible supplements such as energy bars, protein supplements, and vitamins and minerals, institutions will be well positioned to continue to serve the health needs of their student-athletes.
Estimated Budget Impact: Cost associated with providing additional supplements.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): None.
History
| Nov 1, 2018: | Submitted to National Office | |
| Nov 15, 2018: | In Progress | |
| Dec 14, 2018: | Ready for Vote | |
| Jan 16, 2019: | Adopted Final |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 16.5 | Housing and Meals. |
| I | 16.5.2 | Permissible. |
| I | 16.5.2.7 | Nutritional Supplements. |