First, My Plate tells us that we need dairy or foods high in calcium and vitamin D every day. When you look at your plate, a balanced meal would have one serving milk or food rich in calcium on your plate or in a cup. The dairy represents the blue part of the My Plate or the Food Pyramid.
The exact amount of dairy that each of your family members need really depends on these factors:
To find out how much foods your child needs, visit our meal planner tool or for a print the daily requirements for your child.
In general, the USDA My Plate has created these daily recommended guidelines:
See what counts as a dairy serving.*
| Dairy Group Recommended Daily Servings | |
|---|---|
| 2-3 years old | 2 cups |
|
4-8 years old
|
2 - 1/2 cups |
|
Girls 9-13 years old
|
3 cups |
|
Girls 14-18 years old
|
3 cups |
|
Boys 9-13 years old
|
3 cups |
|
Boys 14-18 years old
|
3 cups |
| Women 19-30 years old | 3 cups |
| Women 31-50 years old | 3 cups |
| Women 51+ years old | 3 cups |
| Men 19-30 years old | 3 cups |
| Men 31-50 years old | 3 cups |
| Men 51+ years old | 3 cups |
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