| GROUP | ADEQUATE INTAKES*
(mg of calcium) |
NUMBER OF MILK GROUP SERVINGS |
| CHILDREN | ||
| 1-3 years | 500 | 3** |
| 4-8 years | 800 | 3 |
| PRETEEN/TEENS | ||
| 9-18 years | 1,300 | 4 |
| ADULTS | ||
| 19-50 | 1,000 | 3 |
| 50+ | 1,200 | 4 |
** Serving sizes for children ages 1-3 are 2/3 of adult size.
Three to four glasses of milk per day will meet your body's need for calcium.
And remember: cheese, yogurt, butter, cream, and ice cream are all excellent sources of calcium, riboflavin (B2) and protein too. These products also all come from milk. Since it takes about 10 pounds of milk to make one pound of cheddar cheese, cheese really is a nutrient-dense food.