Background
Guthrie, Helen Andrews was born in 1925 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Arrived in United States, 1946, naturalized, 1957. Daughter of David and Helen Parker (Sweet) Andrews.
Guthrie, Helen Andrews was born in 1925 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Arrived in United States, 1946, naturalized, 1957. Daughter of David and Helen Parker (Sweet) Andrews.
Bachelor of Science, University Western Ontario, 1946. Doctor of Science, 1982. Master of Science, Michigan State University, 1948.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Hawaii, 1968.
Assistant professor nutrition Pennsylvania State University, 1948—1969, associate professor, 1969—1972, professor, since 1972. Head department nutrition College Human Development, 1979—1989. Helen A. Guthrie professor nutrition, 1989—1991.
Professor emerita, since 1991. Board directors Nabisco Brands Inc., 1974—1984. Chairman State College (Pennsylvania) Board Health, 1978—1982.
Member of American Dietetic Association, Society Nutrition Education (president 1979-1980, W.O. Atwater lecturer, United States Department of Agriculture 1989), American Institute Nutrition (president since 1987, Conrad Elvjehm award 1989).
Married George M. Guthrie, June 4, 1949. Children: Barbara, Jane, James.