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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.
Basic guidelines for dietary consumption say that adults and teenagers should consume at least 2 cups of dark leafy greens per week. Children between the ages of 4 and 8 years should have approximately 1 cup. Two and 3-year-olds should have about Â½ cup per week.