Dairy intake for school-aged children is recommended as how many cups per day?

• A. 2 cups
• B. 2.5 cups
• C. 3 cups
• D. 3.5 cups

Answer: (C)

The main concept here is how much dairy school-age kids should consume each day to support bone health and growth. For this age group, guidelines typically recommend about three cups of dairy per day. That amount helps ensure enough calcium and vitamin D for developing bones. You can reach three cups by including various dairy foods: for example, a cup of milk at breakfast, a cup of yogurt as a snack, and a slice of cheese at lunch can add up to roughly three cups.

Two cups would be less than what's generally advised for school-age children, while two and a half cups fits more with younger children. Three and a half cups is more than the standard guideline for most school-age kids, though some teens might approach that higher level depending on their needs.