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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.
1 The USDA recommends 2-1/2 to 3 cups of milk per day for children ages 4 to 17 years old depending on age. 2  With many beverage options available, children are at greater risk of developing osteoporosis later in life; it can be prevented when addressed during critical bone developing years.