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WSU speaker to discuss wellness

Last updated Friday, January 13, 2012 - 11:35pm

OGDEN -- Chris Powell, host of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition," will speak Thursday at Weber State University.

Powell, who helped client David Smith lose 401 pounds in 26 months, will speak at noon in the ballroom of the Shepherd Union.

The event is free and open to the public.

"Powell speaks to the average person about wellness and mental health," said Tara Peris, Convocation Lecture Series coordinator.

For more information, call Peris at 801-626-7334. Weber State is at 3848 Harrison Blvd.

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HOW TO: Avoid unsatisfying snack foods

Alison Johnson Daily Press (Newport News, Va.)

Last updated Monday, January 9, 2012 - 2:57pm

A low-calorie snack can backfire if it doesn't fill you up, nutritionists say.

"It's more important to choose something that will satisfy longer than to go for a snack simply because it may be lower in calories, which could leave a person looking for another snack an hour later," says Crystal Witte, a registered dietitian with the Riverside Wellness & Fitness Center in Newport News, Va.

Some tips:

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(MATTHEW ARDEN HATFIELD/Standard-Examiner) Gonzalo Torrez high-steps his way through a tire course as he and other students at Crestview Elementary School in Layton participate in a Back to Football NFL event Friday. The event, which features football drills, helps students to be more active. A visit by Utah Blaze football players and the team mascot thrilled the students.

Students celebrate upcoming football season with party

April Hale Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, September 10, 2011 - 12:36am

LAYTON -- Students at Crestview Elementary got to play football with Utah Blaze football players Friday morning instead of going to class.

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Mind matters in beating ills, doctor says

Jane Glenn Haas, The Orange County Register

Last updated Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 9:51am

Do you know your limits? Do you have a sense of yourself, of your inner life force?

Dr.

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Family expo tonight to help Ogden families beat summer doldrums

Rachel J. Trotter Standard-Examiner correspondent

Last updated Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 11:36pm

OGDEN -- More than 350 students from Ogden School District will perform at this year's Northern Utah Family Empowerment Expo from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Ben Lomond High School, 1080 9th St.

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FOOD & WELLNESS EVENTS

Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 5:03am

This listing provides information on food and fitness events in Utah. To submit announcements, send information to Life, P.O. Box 12790, Ogden, UT 84412-2790; fax to 801-625-4299; or e-mail vzimmer@standard.net. Deadline is noon Wednesdays. For information, call 801-625-4270.

Food classes

* 7 p.m. classes, geared for ages 12 and up, at Macey's grocery store, 325 E. 36th St., Ogden, upstairs in Little Theater.

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Wellness fair offered to seriously mentally ill

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner correspondent

Last updated Friday, February 18, 2011 - 12:05am

OGDEN -- A Wellness Fair for people with serious mental illness will be held Thursday at Weber Human Services.

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Events

Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 5:01am

Events

This listing provides information on food and fitness events in Utah. To submit announcements, send information to Life, P.O. Box 12790, Ogden, UT 84412-2790; fax to 801-625-4299; or e-mail vzimmer@standard.net. Deadline is noon Wednesdays. For information, call 801-625-4270.

Food classes

* 7 p.m. classes, geared for ages 12 and up, at Macey's grocery store at 325 E. 36th St., Ogden, upstairs in Little Theater.

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