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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.
The USDAâs Food Guide Pyramid has determined the amount of fruits, vegetables, grains, meat/beans, oil and milk that needs to be consumed every day. It lists common serving sizes, but does not go so far as to recommend the amount to be eaten at one sitting for children.