I get a news letter from the Magic Johnson Foundation for AIDS, in it was the following article, one I found very interesting; check it out.

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WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.

* In 2005 Black women made up an estimated 66% of female HIV/AIDS cases.

* Most HIV+ women have been infected through heterosexual sex.

* A woman is twice as likely as a man to become infected with HIV during vaginal sex.  That's because the lining of the vagina provides a large area of potential exposure to HIV- infected semen.

*Among teens, 13-19 year old girls accounted for more than half of new HIV infections in 2002

WHAT YOU CAN DO

* Respect yourself.  Protect yourself by asking your partner to wear a condom, you are taking care of yourself and your health.  It does not mean that ou do not trust your partner.

* Get tested.  Know our status and ask your partner to get tested too.

* Get help. If your are HIV positive, find a doctor who specializes in HIV to help you fight the virus and stay healthy.  Too often, women put themselves last and take care of other people first.  With a doctor's help, you can stay healthy so you can continue to take care of others.

The Importance Of Diet and Nutrition.

Eating a healthy diet is important for everyone whether or not you have HIV.  Unfortunately, many of us don't eat the right kinds of foods.  Giving your body the nutrients it needs can also help improve energy levels and overall feeling of well-being.

Nutrients help build cells, tissues and organs so they function like they should.  They also help the imune system stay healthy and strong - a crucial weapon in fighting germs, infections and viruses like HIV.

To find other nutritional information, go to: www.nim.nih.gov/medineplus/nutrition.html.