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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.
Breast milk and iron-fortified infant formula can supply the amount of iron not met by solids. Cow's milk is a poor source of iron. When children drink too much milk, they crowd out other foods and may develop milk anemia.. Two cups of milk per day is the recommended amount for toddlers. Adolescent Girls: Their often inconsistent or restricted diets â combined with rapid growth â put adolescent girls at risk.