Rovenia M. Brock

Dr. Rovenia M. Brock, also known as Dr. Ro, is an American nutritionist, lecturer, health reporter, entrepreneur, and author.

Career

Brock made her television debut as host of BET's Heart and Soul.[1] She worked as a nutrition coach on The View, helping co-host Sherri Shepherd lose 41 pounds.[2] She is currently a nutritional adviser on The Dr. Oz Show.[3]

Brock partnered with McDonald's in 2005, to promote physical activity.[4][5]

Radio and podcast work

Brock is nutrition contributor to National Public Radio (NPR).[6]

She launched a podcast, Dr. Ro on Demand, in 2019.[7]

Home video

Brock was executive producer, creator and host of Dr. Ro's Fit Kidz, a health and fitness children's DVD series.[8] l

Works
  • Dr. Ro’s Ten Secrets To Livin’ Healthy (2004) ISBN 9780307483980
  • Lose Your Final 15: Dr. Ro's Plan to Eat 15 Servings A Day & Lose 15 Pounds at a Time (2016) ISBN 1623368022[9]

References
  1. "McDonald's Targets African Americans with Latest Public Health Awareness Push". QSR magazine. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
  2. Ahuja, Gitika; Escherich, Katie (2009-08-29). "Sherri Shepherd on Her Bathing Suit Body: 'I Like the Results'". ABC News. Retrieved 2019-12-29.
  3. "Rovenia Brock, PhD". The Dr. Oz Show. 2012-08-03. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
  4. "Website Maintenance: Be Back Soon | McDonald's".
  5. Warner, Melanie (2006-04-19). "Salads or No, Cheap Burgers Revive McDonald's". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
  6. "How to Eat Heart Healthy". NPR.org. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  7. "Dr. Ro On Demand". Spotify. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  8. Gordy, Cynthia (2010-05-11). "Dr. Ro's Prescription for Ending Childhood Obesity". Essence. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  9. "BOOK REVIEW: Lose Your Final 15". Oakland Post. 2017-01-03. Retrieved 2019-12-24 – via Newsbank.
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