Sorbitol is a sugar -- produced from fruits -- that the body uses slowly. It is a sweetener used in diet foods and is called a nutritive sweetener because it has four calories in every gram, just like table sugar and starch. These compounds are used in many foods labeled as sugar free and no sugar added and can raise your blood glucose.
About. The Life Sciences Major is a cross-disciplinary program that features core courses in the fundamental biological sciences (animal, plant, microbiology, cell, and molecular) and specializations that range from concentrations in pure biology to multidisciplinary and applied life sciences.
Bachelor's of Science Degree in Health Sciences. In a health sciences bachelor's degree program, students can gain broad knowledge about the health field by studying natural and social sciences, mathematics, professional development and humanities. Students also study issues within the healthcare industry, such as policy, healthcare operations and medical ethics.