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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.
Girls age nine to thirteen should eat at least two cups of vegetables every day and boys of the same age should eat 2 1/2 cups daily. Kids who are active and get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day may need even more.