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Elsie Widdowson

British nutritionist (1906-2000) · United Kingdom · On the map · Died at 93

Elsie Widdowson, was a British dietitian and nutritionist. Alongside her research partner, Dr. Robert McCance, they were responsible for overseeing the government-mandated addition of vitamins to food and wartime rationing in Britain during World War II.

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Awards

Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Nutrition Research1982
James Spence Medal1981
Fellow of the Royal Society
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 2000 · aged 93

The same award as Elsie

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