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Rovenia M. Brock

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

Career

Brock teamed up with McDonald's to launch the Fruit and Walnut Salad in 2005 and the Chicken Asian salad in 2006.[1]

She helped The View co-host Sherri Shepherd lose 41 pounds.[2]

Radio and podcast work

Brock is nutrition contributor to National Public Radio (NPR).[3]

She launched a podcast, Dr. Ro on Demand, in 2019.[4]

Home video

Brock was executive producer, creator and host of Dr. Ro's Fit Kidz, a health and fitness children's DVD series.[5]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[6]

References

  1. ^ http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/news/2005/conpr_05042005.html
  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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "How to Eat Heart Healthy". NPR.org. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  4. ^ "Dr. Ro On Demand". Spotify. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  5. ^ Gordy, Cynthia (2010-05-11). "Dr. Ro's Prescription for Ending Childhood Obesity". Essence. Retrieved 2019-08-08.
  6. ^ "BOOK REVIEW: Lose Your Final 15". Oakland Post. 2017-01-03. Retrieved 2019-12-24 – via Newsbank.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)