Rovenia M. Brock Explained

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)
• Lose Your Final 15: Dr. Ro's Plan to Eat 15 Servings A Day & Lose 15 Pounds at a Time (2016) ^[9]

External links

• everything Ro, official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: McDonald's Targets African Americans with Latest Public Health Awareness Push. 2021-04-15. QSR magazine. 10 May 2005 . en.
2. News: Sherri Shepherd on Her Bathing Suit Body: 'I Like the Results'. Ahuja. Gitika. 2009-08-29. ABC News. 2019-12-29. Escherich. Katie.
3. Web site: 2012-08-03. Rovenia Brock, PhD. 2021-04-15. The Dr. Oz Show. en.
4. Web site: Website Maintenance: Be Back Soon | McDonald's.
5. News: Warner. Melanie. 2006-04-19. Salads or No, Cheap Burgers Revive McDonald's. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-04-15. 0362-4331.
6. Web site: How to Eat Heart Healthy. NPR.org. en. 2019-11-10.
7. Web site: Dr. Ro On Demand. Spotify. en. 2019-11-10.
8. Web site: Dr. Ro's Prescription for Ending Childhood Obesity. Gordy. Cynthia. 2010-05-11. Essence. en-US. 2019-08-08.
9. News: BOOK REVIEW: Lose Your Final 15. 2017-01-03. Oakland Post. 2019-12-24. Newsbank. subscription.