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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.
After 12 months of age, your child should not take more than 3 portions of milk products per day (one portion of milk = 1 cup or 8 ounces; one portion of yogurt = Â¾ cup or 175 grams; one portion of cheese = 50 grams or 1Â½ ounces). Children between 2 and 8 years need only 2 portions of milk products a day.