Ogun Govt adopts chained 9-yr-old boy, Korede Taiwo

The command force has hand over the nine year old boy, Korede Taiwo to Ogun State Government.Korede Taiwo was chained by is father.

Korede was brought to the Zone 2 Area at Oke Ilewo Abeokuta by the police teamm that was led by the state Public Relation Officers" Muyiwa Adejobi and Social Development at Abeokuta

Korede, was rescued last Friday. He was handed over to the Director of Social Welfare Services in the ministry, Mr. Shotubo Olumide, by the Officer-in-Charge of Anti-Human Trafficking of the Command, SP Oluwatoyosi Bello. He was later moved to Stella Obasanjo Children’s Home, about 500 metres from the area command, to start a new life. Adejobi said Korede insisted he did not want to go back to his father’s house, adding that the First Lady, Mrs Olufunso Amosun, has indicated interest in taking care of him. The police spokesman said the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone2, Abdulmajid Ali, has ordered thorough investigation into the matter and the suspects be charged to court.

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jennifer Garner spends day off from filming visiting sick children at Atlanta hospital including boy, 9, undergoing aggressive chemotherapy

Jennifer Garner is busy filming her latest movie Miracles from Heaven in Atlanta, but spent her day off giving back to some local children. 

Garner and her costar in the film, Kylie Rogers, visited Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite on Sunday, snapping photos with a 9-year-old named Henry Shepherd.

Henry was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma - a form of bone cancer - last Thanksgiving, and was at the hospital receiving his latest round chemotherapy.

Henry's mother Carrie told Fox Atlanta that her son was thrilled having been a fan of Garner's after seeing her in Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day.

She also described Garner - who visited with the family for about 10 minutes - as 'genuinely nice.' 

That was not the only good news for Henry on Sunday either, as it also marked his second-to-last chemo treatment.

Earlier this year Henry had to have surgery to remove a malignant tumor from his femur, which required his foot to be removed from his leg and then rotated 180 degrees.

It was reconstructed so that his ankle can now function as his knee. 

The family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with Henry's medical treatments, hoping to raise $100,000. 

'This is a marathon that Henry is running, not a sprint. There will be years of medical bills, physical therapy sessions, and prosthesis fittings,' they write on the page. 

'With your help this financial burden can be alleviated, allowing Henry to move forward and do many "heroic" things in the years to come.'

Garner's new movie tells the story of a terminally ill child who is miraculously healed, based on the book of the same name.

She has been filming in Atlanta the past few weeks and was recently joined there by her estranged husband Ben Affleck.

Garner filed for divorce from Affleck on June 30, just one day after the couples 10th wedding anniversary. 

Affleck was also spotted on Sunday as well, shopping with the couple's daughter Violet.

The two appeared to be buying supplies for the new puppy Affleck was seen carrying last week. 

The pair were seen together and both wearing their wedding bands on Saturday as they got ice cream with children Violet, Seraphina and Samuel.

It was reported on Wednesday by US Weekly that Affleck had begun a relationship with 28-year-old Christine Ouzounian while he and Garner were on a 10-month break prior to their divorce.

Ouzounian was working as a nanny to their three children at the time, but once Garner learned of the relationship she let the woman go from her job. 

The pair were reportedly together last week in Los Angeles, and one friend of Ouzounisn she is calling this 'true love.' 

source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

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Feeding Your Child Athlete

All kids need to eat balanced meals and have a healthy diet. But should that balance change for kids who play on a sports team or work out?

Kids need to eat the right amount and mix of foods to support that higher level of activity,
 but that mix might not be too different from a normal healthy diet. Eating for sports should be an extension of healthy eating for life.

Nutritional Needs of Young Athletes
Kids who eat healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks will get the nutrients needed to perform well in sports.
The MyPlate food guide can provide guidance on what kinds of foods and drinks to include in your child's meals and snacks. The child athlete,
however, will have higher energy and fluid requirements.

Kids and teens who are involved in all-day competitions or
strenuous endurance sports (like rowing, cross-country running, or competitive swimming)
that can involve 1½ to 2 hours or more of activity at a time, in particular, may need to consume more food to keep up with increased energy demands.

Most athletes will naturally eat the right amount of food their bodies need.
But if you're concerned that your child is getting too much or too little food, check in with your doctor.

Besides getting the right amount of calories, it takes a variety of nutrients to keep young athletes performing at their best:

Vitamins and minerals: Kids need a variety of vitamins and minerals.
Calcium and iron are two important minerals for athletes:
Calcium helps build strong bones to resist breaking and stress fractures.
Calcium-rich foods include low-fat dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese,
as well as leafy green vegetables such as broccoli.

Drink Up!
It's important for young athletes to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration,
which can zap strength, energy, and coordination and lead to heat-related illness.
Even mild dehydration can affect athletic performance.

Thirst is not a reliable sign of hydration status, so experts recommend that kids drink water or other
fluids before and every 15 to 20 minutes during physical activity. It's important to drink afterward to restore
fluid lost through sweat.

Although many sports drinks are available, plain water is usually enough to keep kids hydrated. Sports drinks are
designed to provide energy and replace electrolytes — such as sodium and potassium — that athletes lose in sweat.
They can be a good choice for kids who participate in strenuous physical activity for more than 1 hour,
because after exercising for 60 to 90 minutes, the body has used up its readily available sources of energy.
 Sports drinks are also a good alternative for kids who participate in sports but won't drink enough water.

Diluted juice is another option, but avoid sugary drinks and carbonated beverages that can upset the stomach.

The bottom line is that for most young athletes, water is the best choice for hydration.
After the activity, carbohydrates and electrolytes can be replenished.

Pressures Facing Athletes Some school-age athletes face unique pressures involving nutrition and body weight.
In some sports, it's common for kids to feel they need to radically increase or reduce their weight to reach peak performance.

In sports that emphasize weight or appearance, such as wrestling, swimming, dance, or gymnastics, kids may feel pressure to lose weight. Because athletic kids need extra fuel,
it's usually not a good idea for them to diet. Unhealthy eating habits, like crash dieting, can leave kids with less strength and endurance and poor mental concentration.

Similar performance issues can come up when kids try to increase their weight too fast for sports where size matters, such as football or hockey.
 When a person overeats, the food the body can't immediately use gets stored as fat. As a result, kids who overeat may gain weight, not muscle, and their physical fitness will be harmed.

If a coach, gym teacher, or teammate says that your child needs to lose or gain weight, or if you're concerned about your child's eating habits, talk to your doctor.
The doctor can work with you and your child or refer you to a dietician to develop a plan that allows your child to work on the weight in a safe and healthy way.
Iron helps carry oxygen to all the different body parts that need it. Iron-rich foods include lean meat,
chicken, tuna, salmon, eggs, dried fruits, leafy green vegetables, and fortified whole grains.
Protein: Protein helps build and repair muscles, and most kids get plenty of it through a balanced diet.
Protein-rich foods include fish, lean meat and poultry, dairy products, beans, nuts, and soy products.
Too much protein can lead to dehydration and calcium loss.
Carbohydrates: Carbs provide energy for the body. Some diet plans have urged weight-conscious adults to steer clear of carbs, but for a young athlete they're an important source of fuel.
There's no need for "carb loading" (eating a lot of carbs in advance of a big game),but without carbs in their diet, kids will be running on empty.
When you're choosing carbs, look for whole-grain foods like whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, whole-grain bread and cereal, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Game Day
It's important for kids to eat well on game days. The meal itself should not be very different from what they've eaten throughout training.
 Athletes can choose healthy foods they believe enhance their performance and don't cause any problems like stomach upset.

Here are some general guidelines:

A meal 3 hours or more before activity should have plenty of carbs and a moderate amount of protein but be low in fat because fat takes longer to digest,
 which can cause an upset stomach. High-fiber foods also may cause some stomach upset, so it's best to avoid these foods until after the game.
If kids eat less than 3 hours before game or practice, serve a lighter meal or snack that includes easy-to-digest carbohydrate-containing foods,
such as fruit, fruit or vegetable juice, crackers, or bread.
After the game or event, experts recommend eating carbs (fruit, pretzels, a sports drink, etc.) within 30 minutes after intense activity and again 2 hours later.
 Your child's body will be rebuilding muscle tissue and replenishing energy stores and fluids for up to 24 hours after the competition.
 So it's important that the post-game meal be a balance of lean protein, carbs, and fat.
And remember, when packing your child's bag for the big day, add a water bottle or sports drink.

Meal and Snack Suggestions
A good breakfast for young athletes might include low-fat yogurt with some granola and a banana, or whole-grain cereal and low-fat milk with sliced strawberries.
Try bean burritos with low-fat cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes or a turkey sandwich on whole-wheat bread and fruit for lunch. For dinner, serve grilled chicken breasts with steamed rice and vegetables,
or pasta with red sauce and lean ground beef, along with a salad. Good snacks include pretzels, raisins, crackers, string cheese, vegetables, or fruit.

It's important to feed your child healthy meals and snacks consistently, even during the off-season. This will provide a solid foundation during times of competition.

Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD

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