Larissa Lou, MS

Experience

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  Clinic Center Escola de Nutrição

  Feb 2010 - Dec 2010

  Nutrition Intern

  • Assisted athletes in improving their sports performance through healthy dietary practices.

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  Erva Doce & Doce Erva

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  Nutrition Intern

  • Guided individuals on good dietary practices and the use of vitamins, minerals, and supplements.

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  RGNutri - Consultoria para empresas de alimentos

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

  Nutrition Intern

  • Worked in the best private clinic of Sports Nutrition in Brazil, assisting nutritionists with daily tasks and projects.• Interacted and followed up with athletes, conducting anthropometric measurements and tracking their progress.

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  Larissa Maciel Nutrition Office

  Mar 2013 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  Provided personalized in-person and virtual nutrition counseling to over 100 clients monthly, helping athletes and active individuals optimize their performance, health, and wellness goals.Worked with professional athletes, including a 40-member CSA soccer team and professional surfers, creating tailored nutrition plans and supplement regimens to enhance individual and team performance.Developed and implemented customized dietary strategies for clients, focusing on performance improvement, weight management, muscle gain, endurance enhancement, and managing chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases.Conducted body composition assessments using advanced tools to measure body fat and lean mass, guiding clients in their fitness and performance journeys.Prescribed targeted supplements (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants) and stress-management techniques to support clients’ specific health and performance goals.Created and analyzed nutritional labels for food packaging, using software tools like Avanutri, Nutridiet, and Webdiet to ensure accuracy and quality of nutritional information.Delivered educational lectures at universities, promoting nutrition awareness and empowering individuals with the knowledge to improve their diet and performance.Initiated a social project aimed at supporting low-income individuals with obesity, providing them with tools and guidance to lead healthier lives through nutrition education and practical support. Show less

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  University of Tampa

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  • Coordinated multiple initiatives to educate students on best-practices regarding nutrition and wellbeing.• Supported the promotion and organization of education events focused on healthier lifestyles and nutritious diets. • Monitored male soccer team members with Catapult’s GPS tracking system, collecting accurate information and data and extracting insights from players’ performance.• Communicated with coaches regarding players’ daily metrics and performance indicators during soccer practices.

  • Student Coordinator

    Jan 2020 - May 2020

  • Athletics Research Assistant

    Aug 2019 - Jan 2020