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Research continues to show that many adolescents have poor eating habits and decreased physical activity. To help, the Davis County Health Department is offering two free workshop series called BodyWorks to help parents and caregivers teach youngsters how to eat right and exercise, habits that will last a lifetime, says Dr. Jonelle Rowe, senior medical adviser for adolescent women’s health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This Standard-Examiner file photo from 2000 shows youngsters doing leg lift exercises at a Lady Fitness class in Layton.

Want a fitter family? BodyWorks classes might help

Last updated Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 6:21pm

CLEARFIELD — The health, weight, eating behaviors, physical activity — or the lack of it — and the body image of Utah’s youths are growing concerns for Davis County Health Department officials.

In response, the department is offering two free BodyWorks program workshops.

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Employees losing tons of weight in Smith'sFit Program

Ruth Malan Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 10:58pm

Everyone who participates in a company fitness program is a winner, but some go the extra mile.

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Syracuse develops plans for fitness program

Standard-Examiner correspondent

Last updated Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 4:58pm

A move to institute a new physical fitness program for city employees has been given a big boost by a simple idea, according to City Manager Bob Rice.

Rice said employees suggested the city look at installing showers in the city recreation center, as a way of making that site more attractive to people eager to improve their physical fitness.

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