Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 25, 2009
• Invested on: September 03, 2010

George Beaton has been a leading expert in the field of nutritional science for more than 40 years. His pioneering work has focused on determining the nutritional requirements of various populations, with a special focus on the dietary needs of women and children. He has had a major influence on public nutrition policy, helping to establish the current dietary reference intakes and their applications in Canada and the United States. He has also served as an advisor on numerous projects in the developing world through the Canadian International Development Agency, the World Health Organization and other United Nations agencies. Professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, he has also mentored and inspired generations of Canadian nutritionists.