Board-certified sports dietitian with UFC and USAF Pararescue experience. Serving Orlando's athletes with remote, AI-powered nutrition consulting built for Central Florida's demands.
Central Florida is an athletic proving ground. Between the year-round outdoor training conditions, a growing MMA scene, UCF's expanding athletics program, and the proximity to the US National Team training facilities at the USTA campus in Lake Nona, Orlando athletes have access to world-class facilities. What many still lack is world-class nutrition support. Training hard in Florida heat without a structured fueling plan is like running a high-performance engine on cheap gas — you'll feel it in your recovery, your body composition, and your results.
Orlando and the broader Central Florida region have grown into a serious sports hub. UCF fields competitive Division I teams. The Orlando City soccer club and Orlando Pride draw athletes from around the world. MMA gyms like Hard Knocks 365 have produced UFC contenders. The area's proximity to military installations — including Patrick Space Force Base and the Naval Warfare Center — brings a steady stream of tactical athletes into the region.
Nelson Marques, RD, CSSD, combines professional UFC fight nutrition experience with USAF special operations tactical nutrition expertise. That dual background means he can work with any athlete in the Orlando area — from a UCF wrestler to a professional soccer player to a recreational triathlete training in Lake Nona.
A clear, structured path to better performance through nutrition.
Training history, competition schedule, body composition goals, dietary preferences, bloodwork review, and lifestyle assessment. We need the full picture to build the right plan.
A periodized nutrition plan that matches your training phases, accounts for Florida's heat, and fits your food preferences. Includes macro targets, meal templates, hydration protocols, and supplement guidance.
Calsanova AI tracks your daily nutrition while we handle the strategic adjustments. Bi-weekly check-ins keep your plan current with your training, competition, and body composition progress.
Yes. We work with collegiate athletes who want additional nutrition support beyond what their school provides. Whether you are a scholarship athlete at UCF, a club sport competitor, or training at a local performance facility, we build plans that complement your existing program.
Significantly. Heat and humidity increase sweat rate, electrolyte loss, and caloric expenditure. We build your hydration protocols around Central Florida's climate with specific sodium, potassium, and fluid targets. This is not optional for performance — it is foundational.
Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with strength coaches, athletic trainers, and sport coaches. Nutrition programming integrates with your training plan — we just need to understand your current volume, intensity, and periodization to align everything properly.
Get the nutrition edge that separates good athletes from great ones. Science-based, AI-powered, and built for your goals.
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