Healthy Foods for Kids Northern Illinois

How much milk do kids need? What are the milk requirements for kids?

April 24, 2023

  • 2-8 years old drink 2 cups of milk each day
  • 9-18 years old drink 3 cups of milk each day
 
So what does 1 cup of milk equal?
  • 8 oz. yogurt
  • 1 1/2 oz. hard cheese (1/3 cups
  • 2 oz. American cheese
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup of pudding
  • 1 cup frozen yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups ice cream
 
  • Milk contains a variety of nutrients that benefit bone health, such as calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, and magnesium. Studies suggest that consuming milk and dairy products may prevent osteoporosis and reduce the risk of fractures
  • Each serving gives 28% of the RDA for calcium
  • Non dairy milk choices -Oat milk, Almond milk, Soy milk, Hemp, Rice
 

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