Dr. Susan Whiting is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, where she taught in the Nutrition & Dietetics program since 1988, and at Mount Saint Vincent from 1982-88. Her research spans dietary influences on bone health of children and adults, effectiveness and safety of calcium and vitamin D supplements, and food security at local, institutional and international levels. She is a member of the Osteoporosis Canada Scientific Advisory Council and is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.  She is Associate/Deputy Editor on several international journals, and has served on international advisory boards related to bone health, dietary supplements, and vitamin D.