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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.
Check here to see how many cups your child needs per day. The typical serving size for a young child will be 1â4 - 1â2 cup at a sitting whereas the older child can eat 1â2 - 1 cup at a time depending upon the fruit. The total amount at any one sitting doesnât matter as long as the total for the day is eaten. serving size is a standardized way of measuring food based on nutritional need and can be very different from the portion size or amount of food served. The serving sizes you see on a Nutrition Facts Panel are based on portions commonly eaten and they are not necessarily a recommendation.