The Institute of Food Technologists recognized 12 people and one company for outstanding achievements at the Opening Event of the 2002 IFT Annual Meeting in June.
Bill Helferich, a professor in the Dept. of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois, received the 2002 Babcock-Hart Award, which honors an IFT member for improving public health through nutrition research.
Helferich has had a distinguished career in nutrition, toxicology, food safety, and public health. His career has s…