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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.
Itâs best to limit the amount of cowâs milk that your child receives to 2-3 cups (16-24 ounces) per day, since too much cowâs milk in a childâs diet can put him at risk for iron-deficiency anemia (because cowâs milk can interfere with the absorption of iron) and may decrease the childâs desire for other foods.