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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends children ages 9 and older and adults consume at least 3 cups from the dairy group each day. Active teenagers with high calorie requirements of 3,000 calories or more may require 4 cups from the dairy group each day.
In general, 1 cup of milk, yogurt, or soymilk (soy beverage), 1 Â½ ounces of natural cheese, or 2 ounces of processed cheese can be considered as 1 cup from the Dairy Group. The table below lists specific amounts that count as 1 cup in the Dairy Group towards your daily recommended intake. Note: Click on the top row to expand the table. If you are on a mobile device, you may need to turn your phone to see the full table.