Rovenia M. Brock
Dr. Rovenia M. Brock, also known as Dr. Ro, is an American nutritionist, lecturer, health reporter, entrepreneur, and author.
Career
[edit]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
[edit]Brock is nutrition contributor to National Public Radio (NPR).[6]
She launched a podcast, Dr. Ro on Demand, in 2019.[7]
Home video
[edit]Brock was executive producer, creator and host of Dr. Ro's Fit Kidz, a health and fitness children's DVD series.[8] l
Works
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ "McDonald's Targets African Americans with Latest Public Health Awareness Push". QSR magazine. 10 May 2005. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ^ Ahuja, Gitika; Escherich, Katie (2009-08-29). "Sherri Shepherd on Her Bathing Suit Body: 'I Like the Results'". ABC News. Retrieved 2019-12-29.
- ^ "Rovenia Brock, PhD". The Dr. Oz Show. 2012-08-03. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ^ "Website Maintenance: Be Back Soon | McDonald's".
- ^ Warner, Melanie (2006-04-19). "Salads or No, Cheap Burgers Revive McDonald's". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ^ "How to Eat Heart Healthy". NPR.org. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
- ^ "Dr. Ro On Demand". Spotify. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
- ^ Gordy, Cynthia (2010-05-11). "Dr. Ro's Prescription for Ending Childhood Obesity". Essence. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
- ^ "BOOK REVIEW: Lose Your Final 15". Oakland Post. 2017-01-03. Retrieved 2019-12-24 – via Newsbank.
External links
[edit]- everything Ro, official website
- Rovenia M. Brock at IMDb
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