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Elsie Widdowson

British nutritionist (1906–2000)

  • Fame47.5
  • Momentum15.0
  • Wikipedia353
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Lived 1906–2000, aged 94United Kingdom
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
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    15 languages
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  • Era
    1906–2000
    Aged 94
  • Awards
    4
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-16

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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