Hellen M. Linkswiler (January 5, 1912 – June 24, 1984) was an American dietitian and nutrition scientist who researched human mineral requirements and amino acids.

[1] From 1944 to 1946, Linkswiler served in the SPARS during which time she worked as a dietitian overseeing the baking of hundreds of pies per day.

[1] Linkswiler joined the department of food and nutrition at the University of Alabama as an associate professor from 1951 to 1954.

[1] In 1960, she joined the faculty at the University of Wisconsin–Madison as a professor in the department of foods and nutrition and was paid US$12,000 (equivalent to $123,591 in 2023) annually.

[1] In 1960, a bank required that she have a male cosigner to qualify her for a mortgage when she moved to Madison, Wisconsin.