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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.
Grains and Fats. Teenagers need a variety of foods from the grains and healthy fats, or oils, groups daily. Teens eating 2,200 calories daily need 7 ounces from the grains group and 6 teaspoons from the oils group, while teens consuming 2,800 calories daily should aim for 10 ounces of grains and 8 teaspoons of oils.any U.S. teens eat too few fruits and vegetables. Photo Credit Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Getty Images. Getting the right amount of calories and healthy foods daily helps ensure that teens get the proper nutrition they need to grow and develop at an appropriate pace -- while avoiding excess weight.