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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.
Each meal should contain at least 1 fruit or vegetable. Childrenâs recommended fruit intake ranges from 1 cup/day, between ages 1 and 3, to 2 cups for a 14â18-year-old boy. Recommended vegetable intake ranges from Â¾ cup a day at age one to 3 cups for a 14â18-year-old boy.