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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.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 encourage adults or children who eat between 1,600 and 3,200 calories a day to consume 3 cups of dairy foods daily.