Fitness

Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. At Yum! Brands we want our consumers to enjoy an active, balanced lifestyle, because we believe it is important to mix a sensible diet with daily activity and a little fun.

The food and beverages you consume put energy into your body and physical activity helps burn these calories. It's a simple formula: Energy In = Energy Out.

Talk with your physician and/or a registered dietitian to get specific information that will help you make informed choices about incorporating a balanced diet and exercise into a healthy lifestyle. Some basic steps to follow:

The USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend:

To reduce the risk of chronic disease in adults, get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week.

To help maintain body weight and prevent gradual, unhealthy body weight gain in adults, get approximately 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity activity on most days of the week.

To obtain weight loss in adults, get at least 60 to 90 minutes of daily moderate intensity physical activity.

For recommendations for children, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and older adults, go to www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/html/executivesummary.htm

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends:

Adults gain substantial health benefits from 2 1/2 hours of moderate aerobic activity each week.

For more information go to http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/pdf/adultguide.pdf